Fill in the Blanks Different types of joints Online version Distinguishing between some of the different types of joints and their functions. by Keviyana Jones 1 hyaline Joints fluid fibrocartilage function synovial cavity syndesmosis functional cartilaginous cartilage sutures cavity diarthrosis structural amphiathrosis movement gomphosis Synarthrosis six structure are places in the body where bones meet . Their purpose is to enable . Joints can be classified by two things , their or . Fibrous , synovial , and cartilaginous are classifications of joints . Synarthrosis , diarthrosis , and amphiathrosis are the classifications of joints . are immovable , are slightly movable , and are freely movable . The joint that is found the most in our body are the joints . Synovial joints are made up of types : pivot , hinge , condyloid , saddle , plane , and ball - and - socket joints . They have a joint or fluid - filled space between connecting bones . There are three main structural parts that are found in all synovial joints which are : synovial , the space between adjacent bones is filled with synovial , articular capsule , which surrounds the joint and connects to adjacent bones and articular , absorbs shock and provides a smooth surface for fluent movements The three types of immovable joints are , , and . Slightly movable joints can be classified as joints . Two types of cartilage may be found at cartilaginous joints : cartilage , the very flexible cartilage and . the stronger and less flexible cartilage .