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Joint classification

Structural and functional classification of synovial, cartilaginous and fibrous joints

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5 questions
Q1How are joints classified?▸
  • By anatomical composition
  • By movement allowed
Q2Classify joints by nature with examples.▸
  • Synovial
  • Cartilaginous: symphysis, synchondrosis, IVD
  • Fibrous: syndesmosis, suture
Q3Which joints are given as examples of the 6 morphological types of synovial joint?▸
  • C1/2
  • SCJ
  • GHJ
  • Elbow, radiocarpal, 1st CMCJ
Q4Classify joints by movement.▸
  • Diarthrosis
  • Amphiarthrosis (pubic symphysis)
  • Synarthrosis (suture)
Q5How many morphological types of synovial joint are there?▸
  • 6 types of synovial joint, classified by morphology
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