Classify the different types of joints on the basis of structure

The point at which two or more bones meet is called a joint, or articulation. Joints are responsible for movement, such as the movement of limbs, and stability, such as the stability found in the bones of the skull.

What You’ll Learn to Do

• Classify the different types of joints on the basis of structure
• Identify the six types of synovial joints
• Explain the role of joints in skeletal movement

Learning Activities

The learning activities for this section include the following:

• Classification of Joints
• Types of Synovial Joints
• Movement at Synovial Joints
• Self Check: Joints and Skeletal Movement