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Joint Articulations

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Types of Joints   Fibrous, Cartilaginous, Synovial    
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Fibrous   Very stable joint with no observable movement, held together by fibrous connective tissue   Distal fibula tibia radius ulna  
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Cartilaginous   Slight movement occurs, mainly to absorb shock, dense connective tissue, rests between bones and provides for wear and tear, shock absorption. Loses its resilience with age.   intervertebral discs ribs sternum  
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Synovial   Freely moveable joint with movement occuring as a result of skeletal muscle contraction, smooth elastic substance covering ends of bones, descreases friction, shock absorbtion, fluid loosens with warm up to lubricate joints.   knee shoulder  
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