Module 2: Joints

Anatomy and physiology for sport

1. Classification of joints
   1. Fibrous or fixed joints
   2. Cartilaginous or slightly movable joints
   3. Synovial or freely movable joints
2. Classification of joints activity
3. Synovial joint activity
4. Types of synovial joint activity
5. Descriptions of joint movements
6. Synovial joints and movement activity

Fibrous or fixed joints

A fibrous joint or a fixed joint allows no movement at all. The bones are joined together by tough fibrous tissue and there is no joint cavity. Examples in the body include the sutures in the skull.

[D]

Image Source - http://www.nln.ac.uk/

(c) LSC