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Joints: a place where two bones are joined together
Immovable Joints
joints that don't allow movement
Fibrous: close contact, fibrous tissue
Ex: sutures in the skull
Movable Joints
Hinge Joint
allows movement in two directions (back/forth) (sidetoside)
Ex. Elbows & Knees
Gliding Joint
allows bones to glide over each other
Ex. Ankles & Wrists
Ball & Socket
has 1 bone that fits into another
Ex.Hips & Shoulders
Pivot:
has 1 bone that acts as a cylinder and fits into the other
Ex: Neck
Cartilaginous: joined by cartilage
Synovial: fluid-filled, freely movable
