Joints & Joint Movements Human Anatomy Sonya Schuh-Huerta, Ph.D.
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم. Tempromandibular joint Bilateral synovial joint It is the articulation of the condyle with the articular fossa and articular eminence.
JOINTS. Joints Joints or articulations: sites where two or more bones meet –Gives our skeleton mobility and holds it together –Weakest parts of the skeleton:
Joints Joints - Articulation Classified –Extent of their function –Degree of movement –Structure - based on the presence or absence of joint cavity and.
EDU2HBS Human Body Systems 1 The Skeletal System 2.
Joints Articulations of bones Functions of joints – Hold bones together – Allow for mobility Two ways joints are classified – Functionally – Structurally.
Skeletal Joints I. Skeletal Joints- also called articulations (place where two or more bones meet) A. Functions of Joints: 1. Give skeleton mobility (allow.
© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning Chapter 4 Tissues and Membranes.
Joints Rigid elements of the skeleton meet at joints or articulations Greek root “arthro” means joint Articulations can be Bone to bone Bone.
Articulations A. Joints (articulations) – wherever two bones meet B. Functions – dependent on need for strength and mobility 1. joints in skull are very.
Joints (a.k.a. Articulations). I. Introduction A.Joint 1. articulation 1. Also called an articulation 2. Defined: A joint is a point of contact between.
Articulations junction of 2 bones MOTION OCCURS AT A JOINT -- NOT AT A LIMB –i.e. elbow flexion NOT forearm flexion.
