Articulations and Joints

     I. Fibrous Joints
            A. Sutures
                       1. serrate
                       2. lap
                       3. plane
           B. Syndesmoses
           C. Gomphoses

    II. Cartilaginous Joints
            A. Symphyses
            B. Synchondroses

   III. Synovial Joints
            A. Gliding Joint
            B. Hinge Joint
            C. Pivot Joint
            D. Condyloid Joint
            E. Saddle Joint
            F. Ball-and-Socket

   IV. Joint Injuries and deformities
  A.     Sprain
  B.    Luxation or dislocation
  C.    Kyphophis
  D.    Lordosis
  E.     Scoliosis
  F.     Arthritis

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