Joints can also be classified in functional categories according to their degree of motion as (1) synarthroses, which are nonmovable joints; (2) amphiarthroses, which are slightly movable joints; or (3) diarthroses, which are freely movable joints. In general, fibrous and cartilaginous joints have little or no movement and are synarthroses and amphiarthroses joints; synovial joints have considerable movement and are mostly diarthroses joints