Cartilaginous Joint Types

Symphysis

1. Articulating Cartilage 2. Cartilage is fused to an intervening pad of fibrocartilage 3. Shock absorption with little movement

Synchondroses

1. bar or plate of hyaline cartilage 2. site of bone growth 3. become ossified and immoveable 4. Ex. Epiphyseal plate connecting epiphysis

Amphiarthrotic Joints

strong with flexibility ex. intervertebral discs