Anatomy of Joints

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Across
  1. 3. The joint type that has space between the articulating bones.
  2. 6. Injury caused by inflammation of fluid in the body.
  3. 9. Type of joint that allows for back-and-forth movement, found in the elbow.
  4. 10. The most moveable type of synovial joint.
  5. 16. Joint type where bones are connected by cartilage.
Down
  1. 1. Injury caused by breakdown of cartilage in joints.
  2. 2. Type of joint characterized by bones fitting together via concave and convex surfaces.
  3. 4. Type of joint where bones glide past one another.
  4. 5. Often sacrificed when joints allow for more movement.
  5. 7. Type of joint that allows for rotation around an axis.
  6. 8. Type of joint that allows for flexion and extension, but with limited rotation, such as the fingers.
  7. 11. The number of planes of movement that a ball and socket joint allows.
  8. 12. Joint type that connects bones with fibrous tissue, such as the bones of the skull.
  9. 13. Often sacrificed when joints are more sturdy.
  10. 14. Type of fluid that lubricates freely moveable joints.
  11. 15. Where the most common pivot joint is found.