Fibrous Joints Overview

Joints that allow no movement and are held together by fibrous connective tissue, like those in the skull.

Joints that primarily connect bones through cartilage, allowing limited movement.

The most prevalent type of joint in the body, enabling free movement due to a fluid-filled joint cavity.

A type of fibrous joint that connects bones of the skull.

A type of fibrous joint that connects long bones with ligaments, allowing limited movement.

A specialized type of fibrous joint where teeth are held in sockets by periodontal ligaments.

A type of cartilaginous joint with hyaline cartilage, mostly found in growth plates or the sternum. It is immobile and ossifies with age.

A type of cartilaginous joint with both hyaline and fibrocartilage, known for its strength and shock-absorbing qualities. These joints allow slight movement.

The space within the joint capsule, filled with synovial fluid.

The space outside the joint capsule, encompassing the surrounding structures.

A type of joint that allows for simple gliding movements, like the bones in your hand and foot.

A type of joint that allows for movement in one direction, like the elbow and knee.

A type of joint that allows for rotational movement, like the joint between your radius and ulna.

A type of joint that allows for movement in two directions, like the knuckles or wrist.

A type of joint that allows for movement in two directions, similar to a condyloid joint, but with greater freedom.

A type of joint that allows for movement in all directions, like the shoulder and hip.

A group of four muscles that surround the shoulder joint, providing stability and allowing for a wide range of motion.

The fluid within the joint capsule that lubricates the joint, reducing friction, and providing nourishment to the cartilage.

Fibrous joints are immobile joints where bones are connected by fibrous connective tissue. They lack a joint cavity. Examples include sutures in the skull.

Sutures are fibrous joints found between bones of the skull. They are made of dense fibrous connective tissue that ossifies and fuses with age, creating a rigid structure.

Syndesmoses are fibrous joints where bones are connected by ligaments. They allow some movement depending on the length of the ligaments. Example: the connection between tibia and fibula.

Gomphoses are specialized fibrous joints where a tooth is held in its socket by ligaments called the periodontal ligament. This type of joint is designed for chewing and biting.

Cartilaginous joints connect bones with cartilage. They lack a joint cavity and are less movable than synovial joints. Examples include epiphyseal plates and intervertebral discs.

Synovial joints are the most common type of joint in the body. They are freely movable and contain a fluid-filled joint cavity. Examples include the knee and shoulder joints.

Primary cartilaginous joints are joined by hyaline cartilage, offering little to no movement. They are also found in growth plates. These joints ossify with age.

Secondary cartilaginous joints are connected by fibrocartilage, providing strength and flexibility. These joints allow limited movement. They are found in intervertebral discs and the pubic symphysis.