ANATOMY 251 Joints REVIEW(LATEST)
Chapter 9: Joints Structural classification of joints based on 2 criteria: 1. The presence or absence of a space between the articulating bones (called synovial cavity) 2. The type of connective tissue that binds the bones together Structurally, joints are classified as one of the following types: • Fibrous joints – no synovial cavity, bones held together by dense irregular connective tissue that is rich in collagen fibers
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joint aka articulation or arthrosis a point of contact between two bones
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between bone and cartilage
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chapter 9 joints structural classification of joints based on 2 criteria