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A point of contact between bone and others (i.e. another bone, cartilage, teeth)

A joint

a joint's structure determines its... (2)

strength and flexibility

three functional classifications of joints

synarthrosis - non movable


amphiarthrosis - slightly movable


diarthrosis - freely movable



two things that decipher the structural classifications of bones

presence of synovial cavity and connective tissue

this type of joint has no synovial cavity - bones are held together by dense irregular connective tissue - little to no movement

fibrous joints

joint has no synovial cavity - bones are held together by cartilage

cartilaginous joints

joint is held together by the dense irregular connective tissue (often by ligaments)

synovial joints

what are three types of fibrous joints

syndesmosis - limited movement


suture - may be slightly movable