Functional Joints and its Types

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What is a Functional joint?

Functional joints are a category of joints which are classified on the basis of different functions that they serve.

What are the different types of joints?

The functional joints are classified on the basis of the degree of movement. There are three types: fixed joints, partly movable joints, and fully movable joints.

(i)  What are Fixed joints?

The joints in the human body in which bones cannot move are called fixed joints. For example, Cranium.

Cranium.

• What are Partly movable joints?

The joints in which the bones of the body move very little and that too occasionally are known as partly movable joints.

For example, Pubic region in females.

Pubic region

• What are Fully movable joints?

The joints where the bones can move freely are called fully movable joints. They allow several body movements.

For example, Limbs and neck.

Limbs and neck joints