Question

Define the term joint. Demonstrate how joints can be classified.

Answer 1

Answer:

Joints are places where two or more bones meet. Joints are of three main types, fibrous (immovable), cartilaginous (partially moveable), synovial (freely moveable).

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Answer 2

Answer:

A joint is defined as a connection between two bones in the skeletal system.

Joints can be classified by the type of the tissue present (fibrous, cartilaginous or synovial), or by the degree of movement permitted (synarthrosis, amphiarthrosis or diarthrosis).

Classification by type of tissue:

Fibrous – bones connected by fibrous tissue.

Cartilaginous – bones connected by cartilage.

Synovial – articulating surfaces enclosed within fluid-filled joint capsule.

Classification by degree of movement:

Synarthrosis – immovable.

Amphiarthrosis – slightly moveable.

Diarthrosis – freely moveable.