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Chapter 8

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  • Fibrous Joints

    adjoining bones united by collagen fibers

    types: suture and syndesmosis

    mobility: immobile or slightly moveable

  • Cartilaginous Joints

    adjoining bones united by cartilage

    types: synchondrosis and symphysis

    mobility: immobile and slightly moveable

  • Synovial Joints

    adjoining bones covered with articular cartilage, separated by joint cavity enclosed within articular capsule

    types: plane, saddle, condylar, pivot, hinge, ball and socket

    movement: freely movable