. The eclectic guide to health; or, Physiology and hygiene ... Fig. ii. Cross-Section of Bone (micro-scopic).—!. Cells. 2. Intercellular Substance. 23. Joints.—The union of two or more bones is a joint may be formed for the purpose of binding thebones together firmly, as in the case of the sutures of theskull, or a joint may be for the free movement of the parts,as with the joints of the fingers; such unions as the latterare called movable joints. Movable joints are classifiedinto: (1) hinge-joints, such as the elbows and knees; (2)ball and socket joints, as in the case of th
. The eclectic guide to health; or, Physiology and hygiene ... Fig. ii. Cross-Section of Bone (micro-scopic).—!. Cells. 2. Intercellular Substance. 23. Joints.—The union of two or more bones is a joint may be formed for the purpose of binding thebones together firmly, as in the case of the sutures of theskull, or a joint may be for the free movement of the parts,as with the joints of the fingers; such unions as the latterare called movable joints. Movable joints are classifiedinto: (1) hinge-joints, such as the elbows and knees; (2)ball and socket joints, as in the case of the shoulder andhip joints; (3) compound joints, like the wrists; and (4) THE OSSEOUS SYSTEM. l9 pivot-joints, such as the rotation of the radius about theulna, in the fore-arm. In movable joints, the ends of the bones do not toucheach other. The ends of the bones are covered with a. Fig. 12. Hip Joint.—1 and 2. Cap-sular Ligament.
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