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Joints/Articulations

Joints/Articulations. What is an articulation?. Function of Articulations/Joints. Bind parts of skeletal system together Allow for bone growth Allow skeleton to change shape during child birth Enable body to move. Classified by type of tissue that binds the bones. Types of Joints:.

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Joints/Articulations

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  1. Joints/Articulations

  2. What is an articulation?

  3. Function of Articulations/Joints • Bind parts of skeletal system together • Allow for bone growth • Allow skeleton to change shape during child birth • Enable body to move

  4. Classified by type of tissue that binds the bones

  5. Types of Joints: • Fibrous • Cartilaginous • Synovial

  6. Fibrous Joints • Syndesmosis • Suture • Gomphosis • Composed of dense fibrous connective tissue • Limited to no movement

  7. Gomphosis

  8. Cartilaginous Joints • Synchondrosis • Symphysis • Composed of cartilage • Move slightly

  9. Synovial Joint • Most joints • Large range of movement • Composition: • Articular cartilage • Joint/articular capsule • Synovial membrane (synovial fluid)

  10. Types of Synovial Joints • Ball-and-socket joint Largest range of motion

  11. 2. Condyloid Joint

  12. 3. Gliding Joint

  13. 4. Hinge Joint

  14. 5. Pivot Joint

  15. 6. Saddle joint

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