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joints by movement
classification of joints by movements
Term | Definition |
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synarthroses | immovable joints |
synarthroses | may be fibrous of cartilaginous |
synarthroses | bones may fuse over time (bony) |
amphiarthroses | slightly movable joints |
amphiarthroses | may be fibrous or cartilaginous |
examples of amphiarthroses | -tibia to fibula - pubic sympgysis -vertebral bodies |
examples of synarthroses | - calvarium bone - teeth to jaws - epipyseal cartilage |
diarthroses | -freely movable joints |
diarthroses | synovial joints |
examples of diarthroses | - elbow - knee - ankle - wrist |