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UNIT 3ARTHROLOGY OVERVIEWGeneral Outcome:3.0 The student will be able to discuss the basic parts of bone, muscle and joints usingcorrect anatomic terminology to classify joints.Specific Instructional Objectives:Upon successful completion of this unit, the student will be able to:3.1 Write the definition of a joint.3.2 Draw the spectrum of joints from immovable to freely movable.3.3 Identify examples of fibrous, cartilage, and synovial joints.3.4 List the types of synovial joints.3.5 Write an example of each synovial joint and characteristics of each.3.6 Describe the articular capsule and identify its role in synovial joints.MSS 0156L: Anatomy and Physiology for Massage Therapy Lab Page 5 of 10