Joint

Articular

Articular Fibrocartilage

Meniscus

Articular Connective Tissue

Tendons

Ligaments

Joint Stability

- Ability to recist dislocation
- Ability to avoid get injured to the ligament. tendon surrounding joint

Joint Injuries

Sprains

Dislocations

Bursitis

Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Osteoarthritis

Classification

Synarthroses
(Immovable)

Suture

Syndesmoses

Amphiarthroses
(Slightly Movable)

Synchondroses

Symphyses

Diarthroses
(Free Removable)

Gliding

Hinge

Pivot

Condyloid

Saddle

Ball and Socket

Joints Flexibility

- Ability to make relatives range of motion at the joint.

-ROM is joint removable from anatomical positions to the extreme limit.

DEVICES :

Goniometer

Electrogoniometer

Leighton Flexometer