Joints
Learning Unit 17
Anatomy & physiology
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, Learning unit 17 joints
Functional classification
Based on the amount of movement allowed at the joint
-
Structural classification
• Focuses on the material binding the bones together & whether or not a joint cavity is present
in
"
FiCaSy
Fi= firmly bound
Ca= cushion & connect
Sy= smooth and synovial
Learning Unit 17
Anatomy & physiology
These notes are for personal use only and are not to be distributed or shared without express permission. Please
do not reproduce, copy, or distribute these notes in any form or by any means. Doing so is a violation of
confidentiality and may result in legal action. Thank you for respecting the confidentiality of these notes.
, Learning unit 17 joints
Functional classification
Based on the amount of movement allowed at the joint
-
Structural classification
• Focuses on the material binding the bones together & whether or not a joint cavity is present
in
"
FiCaSy
Fi= firmly bound
Ca= cushion & connect
Sy= smooth and synovial
