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• Plane joint • Usually small joint where articulating surfaces of articulating bones are flat or almost flat • Only gliding movement in one of the many direction is possible • e.g. intercarpal, . Functional classification of joints is based on the amount of movement allowed at the joint. 1) synarthroses are immovable joints. 2) amphiarthroses are slightly movable joints. Structural classification (binding tissue): Cartilaginous joint, Fibrous joint, and Synovial joint are the three different types of joints according to their structural makeup. Structural classification (binding tissue): Cartilaginous joint, Fibrous joint, and Synovial joint are the three different types of joints according to their structural makeup. INTRODUCTION TO THE BONES AND JOINTS. Structure: composition (organic & inorganic). Mainly mineral (hydroxyapatite) Development growth, definitive shape. Metabolism. Cells: osteoblasts, osteoclasts, osteocytes. OSTEOLOGY OF THE SPINE. Joints An Introduction to Joints • Articulations o Body movement occurs at joints (articulations) where two bones connect • Joint Structure o Determines direction and distance of movement (range of motion or ROM) o Joint strength decreases as mobility increases Classification of Joints • Two Methods of Classification 1.
