Structural and Function Classification of Joints

Classifying joints as synarthrotic, amphiarthrotic, or diarthrotic represents  

• location in the body
• the composition of the joint
• the number of bones that joint affects
• degree of movement possible at the joint

Types of fibrous joints include  

• synarthrotic, amphiarthrotic, and diarthrotic 
• syndesmosis, suture, and gomphosis 
• synchondrosis, symphysis, and synovial
• pivot, condylar, and ellipsoidal

Cartilagenous joints are connected by  

• synovial fluid
• fibrous connective tissue. 
• hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage
• a joint capsule

A fibrous joint in which an interosseous ligament binds bones is a  

Which of the following is a joint that can freely move?

• fibrous
• cartilaginous
• synovial

Which of the following is an example of a structural classification of joints?

• fibrous
• amphiarthrosis
• diarthrosis
• synarthrosis

The epiphyseal growth plate is this types of joint; it is composed of hyaline cartilage.

Slightly movable joint

• synarthrotic
• amphiarthrotic
• diarthrotic

The type of joint formed by the union of a cone-shaped bony process in a bony socket. Ex: The ligament that surrounds the tooth.

_____ are only between the flat bones of the skill.