Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

8. Joints

Classification of Joints

Anatomy & Physiology

8. Joints

Classification of Joints

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What type of joint connects bones with hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage?

Cartilaginous joints

Fibrous joints

Synovial joints

Ball-and-socket joints

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Begin by understanding the types of joints in the human body. Joints are classified based on the material that connects the bones and the degree of movement they allow.

Identify the characteristics of cartilaginous joints. These joints connect bones using cartilage, which can be either hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage.

Differentiate between the types of cartilage: Hyaline cartilage is smooth and found in areas like the rib cage, while fibrocartilage is tougher and found in intervertebral discs.

Compare cartilaginous joints with other types of joints: Fibrous joints connect bones with dense connective tissue and allow little to no movement, while synovial joints have a fluid-filled cavity and allow a wide range of movements.

Recognize that ball-and-socket joints are a type of synovial joint, characterized by a spherical head fitting into a cup-like socket, allowing multi-directional movement and rotation.