Joints are locations at which two or more bones come together. They are often constructed to allow movement and provide mechanical support. Joints can be classified functionally based on the amount of movement allowed: “synarthroses” are immovable, “amphiarthroses” are slightly movable, and “diarthroses” are freely movable.

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Joints: Overview

  • Jessica Bertrand,
  • Jan Hubert,
  • Miriam Bollmann

摘要

Joints are locations at which two or more bones come together. They are often constructed to allow movement and provide mechanical support. Joints can be classified functionally based on the amount of movement allowed: “synarthroses” are immovable, “amphiarthroses” are slightly movable, and “diarthroses” are freely movable.