Question | Answer |
immovable joint - functional | synarthoroses |
slightly moveable - functional | amphiarthroses |
freely moveable - funtional | diathroses |
joint that typically doesn't move - structural | fibrous |
joint that typically only moves slightly | cartilaginous |
joint that typically is freely moveable | synovial |
immovable joint or very slightly movable joint joined by fibrous tissue | syndesmosis |
immovable joint only found in the skull, bound tightly by connective tissue | suture |
immovable joint found only in the roots of the teeth | gomphosis |
slightly moveable, bones are separated by a pad of fibrocartilage. these joint are designed for strength and shock absorber | symphysis |
immovable joint contains a rigid cartilage that unites two bones | synchondrosis |
intercarpal and intertarsal bones of the wrist and foot | gliding |
permits fexion adn extension | hinge |
rotation on a single axis | pivot |
provides movement in 2 directions | ellipsoid |
carpometacarpal joint between the trapezium and 1st metacarpal | saddle |
fexion, extension, abduction and adduction, circumduction, and rotation | ball and socket |