Joints

Question 1

What are the structural joint classifications?

Answer 1

Fibrous - Immoveable.
Synovial - freely moveable.
Cartilaginous - most are slightly moveable.

Question 2

What are the functional joint classifications?

Answer 2

Synarthrosis - Immoveable.
Amphiarthrosis - slightly moveable.
Diarthrosis - freely moveable.

Question 3

Fibrous joints

Answer 3

Bones united by fibrous tissue. Ex. Sutures of the skull.

Question 4

Cartilaginous joints

Answer 4

Bone ends connected by cartilage. Ex. Intervertebral joints of the spinal column.

Question 5

Synovial joints

Answer 5

Bone ends are separated by a joint cavity containing synovial fluid.

Question 6

What are a joints to functions?

Answer 6

1. Hold the bones together.

2. Give the skeleton mobility.