Year 10 - three types of joints Flashcards

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What is a fibrous joint?

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Adjacent bones are strongly united by fibrous connective tissue (immovable)

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What is a cartilaginous joint?

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Type of joint where the bones are entirely joined by cartilage (slightly moveable)

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What is a synovial joint?

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Where the ends of the bones are encased in smooth cartilage (freely moveable)

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