Joints are the connections between bones.The joint that is freely movable is known as the _____ joint.

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The synovial joint,or true joint,is a freely movable joint in which contiguous bony surfaces are covered by articular cartilage and are connected by ligaments lined with a synovial membrane.The synostotic joint refers to bones jointed by bones.No movement is associated with this type of joint.In the cartilaginous joint,or synchondrosis joint,cartilage unites bony components.When bone growth is complete,the joints ossify.The fibrous joint,or syndesmosis joint,is a joint in which a ligament or membrane unites two bony surfaces,permitting a limited amount of movement only.

Joints Are the Connections Between Bones