Joints

• What are the three classifications of joints?

  Fibrous, cartilaginous, synovial
• What are the characteristics of fibrous joints?

  • Fixed joints
  • Formed when bones interlock and overlap
  • Held by tough fibrous tissue
  • No movement between bones
  • Example: cranium bone plates
• What is an example of a fibrous joint?

  The bone plates in your cranium
• What defines cartilaginous joints?

  • Reduces friction between bones
  • Slight movement possible
  • Example: vertebrae
• What is an example of a cartilaginous joint?

  Vertebrae
• What are the features of synovial joints?

  • Highest level of mobility
  • Consists of two or more bones
• What is an example of a synovial joint?

  The knee