Chapter 9.1, Problem 2LO

Summary Introduction

To compare: The structural and functional classification of joints.

Concept introduction: Joints (articulations) are a place on the bone’s surface where two bones contacts or meets; between the bone and cartilage or between the bones or teeth. There are about 400 joints in the human body that allows both movement and flexibility to the body. Joints are structurally and functionally classified based on the composition and how much movement they allow to the body.