Glossary

=Glossary= 1) Amphiarthroses— a slightly movable joint. 2) Synarthroses—an immovable joint. 3) Diarthroses—freely movable joint.

4) Fibrous joint—bones are connected by fibrous ligaments only. 5) Cartilaginous joints—bones are connected by cartilage. 6) Synovial joints—freely movable joint with a joint cavity between bones and has synovial fluid for lubrication.

7) Articular Cartilage—hyaline cartilage that covers the ends of bones that connect with one another; articular cartilage is lubricated to reduce the bones from rubbing. 8) Suture—a thin layer of dense fibrous connective tissue that connects bones together. ANKLE HOME