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Cartilaginous Joint[edit]

A cartilaginous joint is a type of joint where the bones are entirely joined by cartilage, either hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage. These joints allow more movement between bones than a fibrous joint but less than the highly mobile synovial joint.

Types of Cartilaginous Joints[edit]

Cartilaginous joints are classified into two types:

Synchondroses[edit]

Synchondroses are cartilaginous joints where the bones are joined by hyaline cartilage. These joints are typically found in the growth plates of children and adolescents, such as the epiphyseal plates in long bones. As the individual matures, these synchondroses ossify and become synostoses.

Symphyses[edit]

Symphyses are cartilaginous joints where the bones are joined by fibrocartilage. These joints are found in areas requiring strength and flexibility, such as the pubic symphysis and the intervertebral discs of the spinal column.

Function[edit]

Cartilaginous joints serve to connect bones while allowing limited movement. They provide stability and support, particularly in the axial skeleton. The fibrocartilage in symphyses acts as a shock absorber, distributing loads across the joint.

Clinical Significance[edit]

Cartilaginous joints can be affected by various conditions, such as arthritis, which can lead to pain and reduced mobility. Disorders of the intervertebral discs, such as herniated discs, can also impact the function of these joints.

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-'''Cartilaginous Joint'''
+== Cartilaginous Joint ==
-A '''cartilaginous joint''' is a type of [[joint]] in the [[human body]] that is connected primarily by [[cartilage]]. Cartilage is a type of [[connective tissue]] that is less rigid than [[bone]] but more flexible. Cartilaginous joints allow for only a little movability.
+[[File:906_Cartiliginous_Joints.jpg|thumb|right|Diagram of cartilaginous joints]]
-==Types of Cartilaginous Joints==
+A '''cartilaginous joint''' is a type of [[joint]] where the bones are entirely joined by [[cartilage]], either [[hyaline cartilage]] or [[fibrocartilage]]. These joints allow more movement between bones than a [[fibrous joint]] but less than the highly mobile [[synovial joint]].
-There are two main types of cartilaginous joints: [[synchondroses]] and [[symphyses]].
+== Types of Cartilaginous Joints ==
-===Synchondroses===
+Cartilaginous joints are classified into two types:
-Synchondroses are a type of cartilaginous joint where the bones are united by [[hyaline cartilage]]. An example of a synchondrosis joint is the [[sternocostal joint]] (the joint between the sternum and the first rib).
+=== Synchondroses ===
-===Symphyses===
+[[Synchondroses]] are cartilaginous joints where the bones are joined by hyaline cartilage. These joints are typically found in the growth plates of children and adolescents, such as the [[epiphyseal plate]]s in long bones. As the individual matures, these synchondroses ossify and become [[synostoses]].
-Symphyses are a type of cartilaginous joint where the bones are covered with [[hyaline cartilage]] and the gap between the bones is filled with [[fibrocartilage]]. An example of a symphysis joint is the [[pubic symphysis]], which is located between the two pubic bones.
+=== Symphyses ===
-==Function of Cartilaginous Joints==
+[[Symphyses]] are cartilaginous joints where the bones are joined by fibrocartilage. These joints are found in areas requiring strength and flexibility, such as the [[pubic symphysis]] and the [[intervertebral disc]]s of the [[spinal column]].
-The main function of cartilaginous joints is to provide stability and allow for only limited movement. This is because the [[cartilage]] that connects the bones in these joints is not as flexible as the [[synovial fluid]] found in [[synovial joints]].
+== Function ==
-==Clinical Significance==
+Cartilaginous joints serve to connect bones while allowing limited movement. They provide stability and support, particularly in the axial skeleton. The fibrocartilage in symphyses acts as a shock absorber, distributing loads across the joint.
-Diseases and conditions that can affect cartilaginous joints include [[osteoarthritis]], [[rheumatoid arthritis]], and [[ankylosing spondylitis]]. These conditions can cause pain and limit movement in the affected joints.
+== Clinical Significance ==
-==See Also==
+Cartilaginous joints can be affected by various conditions, such as [[arthritis]], which can lead to pain and reduced mobility. Disorders of the intervertebral discs, such as [[herniated disc]]s, can also impact the function of these joints.
+== Related Pages ==
 * [[Joint]]
-* [[Bone]]
+* [[Fibrous joint]]
-* [[Cartilage]]
 * [[Synovial joint]]
-* [[Fibrous joint]]
+* [[Hyaline cartilage]]
+* [[Fibrocartilage]]
+{{Anatomy}}
 [[Category:Anatomy]]
-[[Category:Orthopedics]]
+[[Category:Musculoskeletal system]]
-{{anatomy-stub}}