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A point of contact between bone and others (i.e. another bone, cartilage, teeth) |
A joint |
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a joint's structure determines its... (2) |
strength and flexibility |
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three functional classifications of joints |
synarthrosis - non movable amphiarthrosis - slightly movable diarthrosis - freely movable |
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two things that decipher the structural classifications of bones |
presence of synovial cavity and connective tissue |
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this type of joint has no synovial cavity - bones are held together by dense irregular connective tissue - little to no movement |
fibrous joints |
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joint has no synovial cavity - bones are held together by cartilage |
cartilaginous joints |
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joint is held together by the dense irregular connective tissue (often by ligaments) |
synovial joints |
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what are three types of fibrous joints |
syndesmosis - limited movement suture - may be slightly movable |