ARTICULATIONS/JOINTS

ARTICULATIONS / JOINTS

Major Joint Classification

Diarthrodial Joint Characteristics

Major Joint Classifications

Types of Synarthrodial Joints

Types of Synarthrodial Joints

Types of Synarthrodial Joints

Characteristics of a Diarthrodial Joint

Articular Cavity

Articular/Hyaline Cartilage

Fibrocartilage/
Intra-articular cartilage

Fibrocartilage
Intra-articular cartilage

Synovial membrane

Synovial Fluid

Joint capsule

Articular Connective Tissue

Types of Diarthrodial Joints

Gliding

Hinge

Pivot

Condyloid

Saddle (only 1)

Ball and Socket Joint

Factors Responsible for Joint Stability