Synovial joint classifications

Dissectible Me 5 minute anatomy by dissectibleme

Jul 10, 20267:49Science & Medicine

Synovial joints are specialised for movement. The shapes of the articulating surfaces define what movements are allowed, and we can anatomically classify synovial joints by these shapes and by these movements. We have hi...

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