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Define joint, or articulation. Name and describe the differences among the three major classes of joints.

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The connection between two bones is called joint or articulation. Joints are generally movable but some joints are partially movable or entirely immovable.

Joints are structurally classified as fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial.

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