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Most fibrous joints occur in the skull, known as '''sutures'''. They are key in development as they allow the extension of individual bones during growth. They are gradually eliminated as ossification progresses.  

Most fibrous joints occur in the skull, known as '''sutures'''. They are key in development as they allow the extension of individual bones during growth. They are gradually eliminated as ossification progresses.  

'''Syndesmoses'''- Facing areas of two bones, joined by connective tissue ligaments. They have very limited movement allowed. Eg. Joints of the metacarpus in the horse.

'''Syndesmoses'''- Facing areas of two bones, joined by connective tissue ligaments. They have very limited movement allowed, eg. joints of the metacarpus in the horse.

'''Gomphosis'''- The attachment of tooth to bone within its socket.

'''Gomphosis'''- The attachment of tooth to bone within its socket.

'''Synchondroses''', eg. joints between epiphyses and diaphyses of juvenile long bones, disappear on maturity. Permanent synchondroses include the joint between the skull and the hyoid.  

'''Synchondroses''', eg. joints between epiphyses and diaphyses of juvenile long bones, disappear on maturity. Permanent synchondroses include the joint between the skull and the hyoid.  

'''Symphysis'''- Articulating bones are divided by a succession of tissues, with cartilage covering the bones or the tissue between. Eg. mandibular, pelvic and vertebral.

'''Symphysis'''- Articulating bones are divided by a succession of tissues, with cartilage covering the bones or the tissue between, eg. mandibular, pelvic and vertebral.

'''Fibrocartilagenous joints'''- Form a major union between vertebrae, except the first two cervical vertebrae.  

'''Fibrocartilagenous joints'''- Form a major union between vertebrae, except the first two cervical vertebrae.  

==Synovial Joints==

==Synovial Joints==

 

Articulating joints are separated by a fluid-filled joint cavity, which is bounded by a synovial membrane. A synovial membrane is a pink connective tissue sheet that is vascular and sensitive. It can be unsupported, (membrane may pouch, allowing remote access), resting on an outer fibrous capsule, or separated from the capsule by pads of fat. There is no continuous covering of cells. Where cells exist, they produce lubricant (aminoglycans) of synovial fluid.  

Articulating joints are separated by a fluid-filled joint cavity, which is bounded by a synovial membrane. A synovial membrane is a pink connective tissue sheet that is vascular and sensitive. It can be unsupported, (membrane may pouch, allowing remote access), resting on an outer fibrous capsule, or separated from the capsule by pads of fat. There is no continuous covering of cells. Where cells exist, they produce lubricant (aminoglycans) of synovial fluid.  

===Synovial fliud===

===Synovial fluid===

 

 

 

Cows - < 1 x 10e9/L

::Cows - < 1 x 10e9/L

Often the synovial membrane is reinforced by a fibrous capsule and ligaments. This restricts joint movement and provides stability. It encloses bone and muscle insertions within the joint capsule and is supplied by blood vessels and nerve endings.

Often the synovial membrane is reinforced by a fibrous capsule and ligaments. This restricts joint movement and provides stability. It encloses bone and muscle insertions within the joint capsule and is supplied by blood vessels and nerve endings.

Articular cartilage covers the articular surfaces. [[Image:Normal joint cartilage.jpg|right|thumb|250px|<small><center>Normal joint cartilage (Image courtesy Bristol Biomed Image Archive)</center></small>]] Usually, this is [[Cartilage - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure and Function of Cartilage|hyaline]], although [[Cartilage - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure and Function of Cartilage|fibrocartilage]] or fibrous tissue can substitute. Articular cartilage is avascular and insensitive, nutrients enter via diffusion from the synovial fluid and nearby vessels (adjoining tissue and marrow cavities).  

Articular cartilage covers the articular surfaces. Usually, this is [[Cartilage - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure and Function of Cartilage|hyaline]], although [[Cartilage - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure and Function of Cartilage|fibrocartilage]] or fibrous tissue can substitute. Articular cartilage is avascular and insensitive, nutrients enter via diffusion from the synovial fluid and nearby vessels (adjoining tissue and marrow cavities).  

Some joints possess intracapsular '''discs''' or '''menisci''' to provide congruence and enable complicated movements. Eg. Temperomandibular joint, paired menisci of the stifle joint. There is limited response to injury and little repair capacity.

Some joints possess intracapsular '''discs''' or '''menisci''' to provide congruence and enable complicated movements, eg. temperomandibular joint, paired menisci of the stifle joint. There is limited response to injury and little repair capacity.

==Joint Movements==

==Joint Movements==

1. '''Translation''' Flat surfaces slide against each other, producing no change in orientation of their bodies.

1. '''Translation''' Flat surfaces slide against each other, producing no change in orientation of their bodies

2. '''Rotation''' Moving bone turns on an axis perpendicular to articulation.

2. '''Rotation''' - Moving bone turns on an axis perpendicular to articulation

3. '''Swing''' Moving bone turns on an axis parallel to articulation.

3. '''Swing''' - Moving bone turns on an axis parallel to articulation

4. '''Flexion''' (aka palmar flexion) Angle between two segments of a limb is reduced.

4. '''Flexion''' (aka palmar flexion) - Angle between two segments of a limb is reduced

5. '''Extension''' Angle between two segments of a limb is increased.

5. '''Extension''' - Angle between two segments of a limb is increased

6. '''Overextension''' (aka dorsal flexion) Eg. Posture of equine fetlock standing at rest.

6. '''Overextension''' (aka dorsal flexion) - eg. posture of equine fetlock standing at rest

   

   

7. '''Adduction''' Pendular movement toward the median plane.

7. '''Adduction''' - Pendular movement toward the median plane

8. '''Abduction''' Pendular movement away from the median plane.

8. '''Abduction''' - Pendular movement away from the median plane

9. '''Circumduction''' Combination of flexion and extension that allows a limb to create a circular movement.

9. '''Circumduction''' Combination of flexion and extension that allows a limb to create a circular movement

==Types of Joints==

==Types of Joints==

1. '''Plane Joint''' describes translational movement; in reality, nonexistent, as all articular surfaces are curved.

1. '''Plane Joint''' describes translational movement; in reality, nonexistent, as all articular surfaces are curved

2. '''Hinge Joint''' movement allowed in one plane only, inhibited by collateral ligaments and/or bony protuberances. (eg. elbow joint)

2. '''Hinge Joint''' movement allowed in one plane only, inhibited by collateral ligaments and/or bony protuberances (eg. elbow joint)

3. '''Pivot Joint''' comprises a peg fitted with a ring, movement occurs about the long axis of the peg. (eg. radioulnar joint)

3. '''Pivot Joint''' comprises a peg fitted with a ring, movement occurs about the long axis of the peg (eg. radioulnar joint)

4. '''Condylar Joint''' knuckle-shaped condyles vary in distance from one another allowing uniaxial movement with limited rotation. (eg.femorotibial joint)

4. '''Condylar Joint''' knuckle-shaped condyles vary in distance from one another allowing uniaxial movement with limited rotation (eg.femorotibial joint)

5. '''Ellipsoidal Joint''' ovoid convex articulation, allows movement in two planes at right angles with limited rotation. (eg. radiocarpal joint)

5. '''Ellipsoidal Joint''' ovoid convex articulation, allows movement in two planes at right angles with limited rotation (eg. radiocarpal joint)

6. '''Saddle Joint''' also biaxial with a greater scope for rotation.

6. '''Saddle Joint''' also biaxial with a greater scope for rotation

7. '''Spheroidal Joint''' (aka ball-and-socket) multiaxial movement allows for rotational movement in several planes. (eg hip joint)

7. '''Spheroidal Joint''' (aka ball-and-socket) multiaxial movement allows for rotational movement in several planes (eg hip joint)

==Joint Formation==

==Joint Formation==

Joints begin to form as the mesenchyme is condensing. Joint-forming cells develop different characteristics to cartilage precursors; they are flat and densely packed. The region where these joint-forming cells exist is called the "interzone". There are three layers in the interzone, a middle layer of low density with regions of high density either side. The high density regions form cartilage. The middle layer is eliminated by cell death, forming the joint space.

Joints begin to form as the mesenchyme is condensing. Joint-forming cells develop different characteristics to cartilage precursors, they are flat and densely packed. The region where these joint-forming cells exist is called the "interzone". There are three layers in the interzone, a middle layer of low density with regions of high density either side. The high density regions form cartilage. The middle layer is eliminated by cell death, forming the joint space.

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