What are the Types of Joints?


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What are the Types of Joints?

What are the types of joints in the human body? There are 3 main types of joints and it is important to know about all three as a paramedic so that you are better able to understand the pathophysiology and the treatment methods of common dislocations.

There are three main types of joints.

These include:

1. Fibrous Joint – which includes two bones united by fibrous connective tissues, and often involve little or no movement.

2. Cartilaginous Joint – which involves two bones united by either hyaline cartilage or fibrocatilage, with little or no movement.

3. Synovial Joint – Joint that contains synovial fluid and allows considerable movement between articulated bones.

What are the Types of Joints Found in the Human Body?

The fibrous joint, cartilaginous joint and synovial joints are the three types of joints found in the human body.



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