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Joints

 

Joints are the attachments between the bones of the skeleton. They can be immovable, slightly movable, or freely movable.

General terminology

arthro-, articular - refers to joints

 

Types of joints

 
fibrous joints - immovable

 

cartilaginous joints - slightly movable

 

synovial joints - freely movable

 

Characteristics of synovial joints

bulletarticular surfaces
bulletarticular cartilage
bulletjoint capsule
bullet(ligaments)

 

Synovial joint movements

bulletflexion
bulletextension
bulletabduction
bulletadduction
bulletrotation
bulletcircumduction

 

Types of synovial joints
hinge joints (eg. elbow)

 

gliding joints (eg. carpus)

 

pivot joints (eg C1-C2)

 

ball and socket joints (eg. hip)