A joint that does not allow any movement is called a synarthrosis joint. This type of joint can be found in the skull, where two bones have a suture line that is immovable. An example is the joint between the two parietal bones of the skull.
The junction between the manubrium and the sternal body is known as the manubriosternal joint.
The cavity between bones at the joint is known as the synovial cavity. This space is filled with synovial fluid, which helps to reduce friction and facilitate smooth movement of the bones at the joint.
The junction of the foot bones and the tibia is called the ankle joint. It allows for movement between the foot and lower leg, providing flexibility for activities like walking, running, and jumping. The ankle joint is made up of the tibia, fibula, and talus bones.
The term for the connection between bones and muscles is called the musculoskeletal junction.
A fibrous joint, also known as a synarthrosis, is a type of joint found between immovable bones. These joints are held together by fibrous connective tissue, allowing for minimal to no movement between the bones. Examples of fibrous joints include sutures in the skull and syndesmoses in the lower leg.
A synovial joint has a fluid-filled cavity known as the synovial cavity, which contains synovial fluid. This fluid helps to reduce friction between the bones, nourish the joint, and provide lubrication for smooth movement.
An immovable joint, also known as a synarthrosis, is a type of joint in the body that allows for minimal to no movement between the adjoining bones. These joints provide structure and stability rather than mobility, and are commonly found in the skull and pelvis. Examples include sutures in the skull and the joint between the two pubic bones.
The joints between the carpal bones in the ankles and wrists are known as Gliding Joints (a type of synovial joint). These joints work by allowing the bones to slide over each other, allowing smooth movements in multiple directions.
Sesamoid bones in dogs and cats are typically associated with the joint at the base of the digits, known as the metacarpophalangeal joint in the front limbs and metatarsophalangeal joint in the hind limbs. These sesamoid bones help to reduce friction, provide mechanical advantage, and protect the tendons that pass over the joint during movement.
The joints between the proximal phalanges and metacarpal bones are known as the metacarpophalangeal joints. These joints allow for flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction of the fingers.
The point of articulation between the femur and the innominate bones is the hip joint, also known as the acetabulofemoral joint. It is a ball-and-socket joint that allows for a wide range of motion in multiple planes, such as flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and rotation.