Joints

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Chapter 9

• Joints

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Joint ClassificationFunctional Classification

• Synarthrosis immovable
• Amphiarthrosis slightly movable
• Diarthrosis freely movable

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• Structural Classification
• Fibrous joints (synarthroses)
• Cartilaginous joints
• Synovial joints

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Types of Fibrous JointsSynarthroses

• Sutures dense fibrous connective tissues in the
  skull.
• Syndesmoses ligaments or membranes holding
  bones together. Example tibia and fibula.
• Gomphoses where the roots of the teeth attach
  to bone.

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Types ofCartilaginous Joints

• Synchondroses hyaline connection as in
  epiphyseal plates ribs to manubrium.
• Symphyses hyaline and fibrocartilage join the
  pubic bones.

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Synovial Joints

• Have the following as part of the joint
• Articular capsule
• Synovial fluid
• Accessory ligaments
• Articular discs / menisci
• Bursa

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Words to Learn

• Sprain Rheumatoid arthritis
• Strain Osteoarthritis
• Bursitis Gouty arthritis
• Luxation Lyme disease
• Subluxation Synovitis
• Rotator cuff injury
• Arthritis