Anatomy · MU Sofia

Bones and Muscles · 16. Joints system. Bony jo ints: synarthrosis, cartilaginous joints, synostosis.

Covers how joints are classed by function and by structure, then goes through synarthroses, amphiarthroses and diarthroses. Describes the features of synovial joints and lists their specific subtypes with examples. Ends with solid joints, dividing them into fibrous types (sutures, gomphoses, syndesmoses) and cartilaginous types (synchondroses, symphyses) with examples.

Inside: 6 sections · 3 labelled pictures · 14 flashcards · 4 min

Topic 16 of 264 in the MU Sofia syllabus for Anatomy (Dental Medicine, Year 2). The free AceMed note covers it in 6 sections, about 585 words (4 min of reading), with 14 flashcards.

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  1. Introduction
  2. JOINT SYSTEM
  3. Types of joints by function:
  4. Types of joints by structure:
  5. Synovial joints:
  6. Solid joints

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