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Define and describe joints
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Where two bones (or bone & cartilage) meet; can be freely movable, limited, or no movement; structure determines movement
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How do we name joints?
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According to bones or parts united at joint; According to one of the articulating bones; By Latin equivalent of common name
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Name the Structural classes of joints
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Fibrous; Cartilaginous; Synovial
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Name the Functional classes of joints
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Synarthrosis; Amphiarthrosis; Diarthrosis
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What are functional characteristics of joints based upon?
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Degree of motion
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What are structural characteristics of joints based upon?
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On CT that binds bones
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Describe fibrous joints and name the 3 types
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No joint cavity; move little to none
Sutures; Syndesmoses; Gomphoses |