Joints
Joint (articulation)-any point where two bones meet, whether or not the bones are movable at that interface.
Articulations:
The site where 2 or more bones meet
JOINTS and their CLASSIFICATIONS
Arthrology-science of joint structure, function, and dysfunction
Kinesiology-the study of musculoskeletal movement
Joint names are typically derived from the names of the bones involved at the joint
temporal mandibular (jaw), glenohumeral joint (elbow), radioulnar joint (wrist), tibial femoral (knee)
Joints classified according to the manner in which the adjacent bones are bound to each other, with differences in how freely the bones can move
Three major joint categories:
- Fibrous joints
- Cartilaginous joints
- Synovial joints
Functional Classification of Joints:
Amount of movement allowed
- Synarthroses: Immovable joints
- Amphiarthrosis: Slightly movable joint
- Diarthroses: Fully movable joints
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