Classified structurally and functionallyClassified structurally and functionally• presence or absence of synovial cavitypresence or absence of synovial cavity• type of binding connective tissuetype of binding connective tissue

Synarthrosis-• immovable joint• can become synostosis (bony joint)

Amphiosis• slightly movable

Diarthrosis• freely movable

Three types of fibrous joints:1. Suture

• between bones of skull• synarthrosis• become synostosis

2. Syndesmosis• more distance• fibrous connective tissue in sheet (ligament) • amphiarosis

3. Gomphosis (dentoalveolar)• cone-shaped peg in socket•synarthrosis

Two types of cartilaginous joints 1. Synchondrosis

• hyaline cartilage• synarthrosis

2. Symphysis• fibrocartilage• found on midline of body• amphiarosis

• all diarthroses• articular cartilage on epiphyses• articular capsule• synovial fluid• accessory ligaments

• articular discs (menisci)• bursae• tendon sheaths

(condyloid)