Joints and Articulations

Classify joints based on their structure (fibrous, cartilaginous, synovial) and function (synarthrosis, amphiarthrosis, diarthrosis).

Describe the general structure of a synovial joint, including the joint capsule, synovial fluid, and articular cartilage.

Classify the six types of synovial joints by shape (plane, hinge, pivot, condylar, saddle, ball-and-socket) and provide an example of each.

Define and identify the primary angular and rotational movements at synovial joints (e.g., flexion, extension, abduction, adduction).

Define and identify special movements at specific synovial joints (e.g., supination/pronation, inversion/eversion).

Describe the key structural features and major movements of the shoulder joint.

Describe the key structural features and major movements of the knee joint.