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JointsA joint is the location at which two or more bones make contact. They are constructed to allow movement and provide mechanical support, and are classified structurally and functionally. Structural classification names and divides joints according to how the bones are connected to each other. There are three structural classifications of joints: fibrous/immovable, cartilaginous and synovial: The joints may be classified anatomically into the following groups: articulations of hand wrists elbows axillary articulationss sternoclavicular joints vertebral articulations temporomandibular joints sacroiliac joints hip joints knee articulations of foot Joints can be painful and inflamed for a variety of reasons which include: Rheumatoid Arthritis Psoriatic Arthritis Ankylosing Spondylitis, Osteoarthritis Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Syndrome Haemophilia Sprains and Strains Costochondritis Hand Injuries Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) Neck Strain Plaque Psoriasis Please click on the condition for specific information |
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