BMA1011 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Trochlear Notch, Quadriceps Tendon, Ground Substance
25 Jul 2018
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Explain how joints are classified structurally and functionally. Describe the characteristics of fibrous, cartilaginous and synovial joints and where they are located in the body. A joint, also known as an articulation: the point at which two bones meet or articulate. Two main roles in the body: they hold the skeleton together and give the skeleton movement. Joints can be classified either functionally or structural. The functional classification of a joint is based on the amount of movement that is permitted at the joint. Describe the structural and functional characteristics of synovial joints. Describe the different types of synovial joints in the body. Based on their articulating surfaces, synovial joints are further classified into six major categories; plane, hinge, pivot, condylar, saddle and ball and socket. The knee joint is the largest and most complex in the body, referred to as being three joints surrounded by a single joint cavity.
