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Fibrous Joints |
Immovable joints; also called synarthrodial joints; examples include sutures and epiphyseal (growth) plates |
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Cartilaginous Joints |
Slightly movable joints; articulating surfaces of the bones are separated by a piece of cartilage; also called amphiathroses examples include the intervertebral disks and the pubic symphosis |
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Synovial Joints |
Freely movable joints; possess a joint cavity encapsulated by ligament out structures; contain synovial fluid that is secreted by synovial membrane; ends of joints are lined with hyaline cartilage; also called diarthroses |
