Type of joint |
Structural classification |
Functional classification |
Suture |
Fibrous joint (fibrous joints which are only found in the skull) |
Synarthrosis (limited mobility) |
Gomphosis |
Fibrous joint (found between teeth and sockets of maxilla and mandible) |
Synarthrosis (limited mobility) |
Syndesmosis |
Fibrous joint (parallel bones united by fibrous connective tissue) |
Amphiarthrosis (do not prevent all movement between the bones) |
Synchondrosis |
Cartilaginous joint (bones joined by hyaline cartilage) |
Amphiarthrosis |
Symphysis |
Cartilaginous joint (fibrocartilaginous joint) |
Amphiarthrosis (slightly movable joint) |
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