Arthrology

3 Main groups of Articulation/joints?

Answer explanation

Fibrous

cartilaginous

synovial

Give examples of Fibrous joint/synarthrosis?

Answer explanation

syndesmoses

sutures

schindylesis

gomphoses

Where little movement is required, the union is what?

Answer explanation

short, direct, and often transitory.

Cartilaginous join, formerly known as an —, permits only limited movement, such as compression or

stretching.

formerly known as amphiarthroses?

Answer explanation

cartilaginous joints

True joint?

Answer explanation

Synovial joint

scientific name of synovial joints?

Answer explanation

junctura synovialis

Former name of synovial joint?

Answer explanation

diarthrosis

Movement of cartilaginous joints?

Answer explanation

compression

stretching

Type of joint that allows little movement?

Answer explanation

Cartilaginous