Introduction to Joints definitions Flashcards

A contact point between two or more bones or between a bone and a tooth.

Another term for a joint, indicating the connection between bones.

The scientific study of joints and their functions.

A type of cartilage found in joints, providing smooth surfaces for movement.

A type of cartilage that provides support and rigidity in joints.

Dense connective tissues that connect bone to bone, providing joint stability.

Dense connective tissues that connect muscles to bones, aiding in movement.

Immovable joints that do not allow for any movement.

Joints that allow for slight movement, providing some flexibility.

Freely movable joints that allow for a wide range of motion.

Joints connected by fibrous tissue, typically immovable.

Joints connected by cartilage, allowing limited movement.

Joints that are freely movable and contain a synovial cavity.

Immovable fibrous joints found between the bones of the skull.

Fibrous joints that connect teeth to their sockets in the jawbone.