types of anatomical joints
In this type of joints there is a piece of cartilage between the bones which hold the bones together and makes a joint. Primary cartilaginous joints: (synchondrosis): In this subtype the bones are united by a plate of hyaline cartilage so that the joint is immovable and strong.
There are many different classes of synovial joints in the body, including gliding, hinge, saddle, and ball and socket joints. Gliding joints, such as the ones between the carpals of the wrist, are found where bones meet as flat surfaces and allow for the bones to glide past one another in any direction.
Structural classification names and divides joints according to the type of binding tissue that connects the bones to each other. There are three structural classifications of joints: 1  fibrous joint â joined by dense regular connective tissue that is rich in collagen fibers.  cartilaginous joint â joined by cartilage.
The shoulder and hip joints form the only ball and socket joints in the body. These joints have the freest range of motion of any joint in the body â they are the only joints that can move in a full circle and rotate around their axis. However, the drawback to the ball and socket joint is that its free range of motion makes it more susceptible to dislocation than less mobile joints.