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Joints

Joints. Articulations – the sites where two or more bones meet. Fibrous Joints. Bones joined by thin layer of dense (fibrous) connective tissue Most are immovable Ex: Sutures of skull. Cartilaginous Joints. Bones joined by some type of cartilage Limited movement

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Joints

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  1. Joints Articulations – the sites where two or more bones meet

  2. Fibrous Joints • Bones joined by thin layer of dense (fibrous) connective tissue • Most are immovable • Ex: • Sutures of skull

  3. Cartilaginous Joints • Bones joined by some type of cartilage • Limited movement • Hyaline cartilage – ex: • Costal cartilages • Fibrocartilage – ex: • Intervertebral discs • Pubic symphysis

  4. Synovial Joints • Most common – all joints of the limbs • Bones separated by a fluid-filled joint cavity • Allows free movement

  5. Articular cartilage Synovial membrane Synovial fluid Reinforcing ligaments Structure:

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