Synovial joints
What are the characteristic features of a Typical Synovial Joint? Following are the characteristic features of a typical synovial joint: Joint cavity is present between the bones, and the joint is surroundedRead More…
Fibrous and Cartilaginous Joints
What are the different types of fibrous joints? In fibrous joints the bones are connected by fibrous connective tissue.They do not have a joint cavity and are immovable or only slightly movable.Read More…
Other Joints of Upper Limb
Classify the joints of upper limb. All the joints are synovial joints except intermediate radioulnar joint which is a fibrous joint. Describe the type, articular surfaces, ligaments and movements of wrist joint. Type: It isRead More…
Radioulnar Joints
Describe briefly the radio-ulnar joints . There are three radioulnar joints between radius and ulna: Superior radio-ulnar joint Middle radio-ulnar joint Inferior radioulnar joint Superior radio-ulnar joint Type: It is a pivotRead More…
Elbow Joint
Describe the type and articular surfaces of elbow joint. Type: It is a hinge variety of synovial joint. It is a compound joint as three bones take part in this articulation (Read More…