Joints

Question 1

What are fibrous joints?

Answer 1

Immovable (e.g., skull sutures)

Question 2

What are cartilaginous joints?

Answer 2

Slightly movable (e.g., intervertebral discs)

Question 3

What are synovial joints?

Answer 3

Freely movable (most joints)

Question 4

Key structures in synovial joints?

Answer 4

Cartilage, synovial membrane, synovial fluid, ligaments

Question 5

Massage effect on joints?

Answer 5

Reduces stiffness, promotes fluid production