Section 4
Synovial Joints
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Structure of Synovial Joints
A synovial joint or diarthrosis occurs at articulating bones to allow movement. It is distinguished by a surrounding synovial capsule.
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Nerve and Blood Supply
Synovial joints are highly innervated but vascularized indirectly by nearby tissues.
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Bursae and Tendon Sheaths
Joints are cushioned by small fluid-filled sacs called bursae and stabilized by tough bands of fibrous connective tissue called tendons.
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Stability and Range of Motion at Synovial Joints
Tendons provide stability at joints.
Synovial Joint Movements
Synovial joints allow an individual to achieve a wide range of movements.
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Types of Synovial Joints
There are six different types of synovial joint based on their shapes, each allowing a different kind of movement.