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What are the three types of joint classifications?
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Synarthrotic, amphiarthrotic, diarthrotic
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Where are synarthrotic joints found?
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In sutures of the cranial bones and sockets of the teeth
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What are synarthrotic joints also referred to as?
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Fibrous
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What is synchodrosis?
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Type of joint seperated by a fibro cartilage that allows very slight movement between the bones
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Describe the amount of motion synarthrotic joints permit
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Has little, or no movement.
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Describe the synarthrotic joint
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Joints in which fibrous connective tissue grows between the articulating bones holding them close together
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Give an example of a synarthrotic joint
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 Sutures of cranial bones |
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Structurally, what are the two groups that amphiarthrotic joints are divided into?
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Syndesmosis & cartilaginous
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Describe syndesmosis
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Joint held together by strong ligamentous structures that allow minimal movement between the bones
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Give an example of a syndesmosis joint
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 The inferior tibiofibular articulation |
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What is the amphiarthrotic joint also reffered to as?
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Cartilaginous
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Describe the amount of movement an amphiarthrotic joint permits
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Slight movement
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Describe what an amphiarthrotic joint is
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A joint in which cartilage connects the articulating bones
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What are the six groups a diarthrotic joint can be divided into?
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1. arthrodial (gliding) 2. condyloidal (biaxial ball and socket joint) 3. enarthroidal (multiaxial ball and socket joint) 4. ginglymus (hinge) 5. sellar (saddle) 6. trochoidal (pivot)
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What are diarthrotic joints also referred to as?
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Synovial
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