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joints by movement
classification of joints by movements
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| synarthroses | immovable joints |
| synarthroses | may be fibrous of cartilaginous |
| synarthroses | bones may fuse over time (bony) |
| amphiarthroses | slightly movable joints |
| amphiarthroses | may be fibrous or cartilaginous |
| examples of amphiarthroses | -tibia to fibula - pubic sympgysis -vertebral bodies |
| examples of synarthroses | - calvarium bone - teeth to jaws - epipyseal cartilage |
| diarthroses | -freely movable joints |
| diarthroses | synovial joints |
| examples of diarthroses | - elbow - knee - ankle - wrist |