Joints

For other uses, see Joint (disambiguation). A joint (articulation) is the location at which two bones make contact (articulate). Joints are constructed to both allow movement and provide mechanical support. Classification Structure and function of a joint are closely related. Structural classification Structurally, joints are classified as: fibrous - bones are connected by fibrous connective tissue. cartilaginous - bones are connected by cartilage. synovial - there is a space (syn ...