Arthrology: The Study of The Joints Arthrology: The Study of The Joints
Classification of Joints by
Movement
Classification of Joints by
Structure
Friction Reducing
Structures: Bursae and Tendon Sheaths
Types of Synovial Joints: Non-axial Joints
Uniaxial Joints – movement
in one axis
Flexion and Extension of the
Verterbral Column
Flexion and Extension of the
Head
Rotation of the Head and
Thigh
Biaxial Joints – movement in
two axes
Additional Movements at
Biaxial Joints
Elbow radiograph, lateral
view
Extracapsular Ligaments of
the Hip
Extracapsular Ligaments of
the Knee
Intracapsular Ligaments of
the Knee
Arthritis: Inflammation of
the joints
Bone Pathology:
Osteoarthritis