types of synovial joints Flashcards
1
Q
pivot
A
one bone rotates the other- eg; radius and ulna in forearm
2
Q
saddle
A
movement in two directions, forwards backwards, eg thumb
3
Q
condyloid
A
foward, backwards, sideways, eg tarsals of ankle
4
Q
gliding joint
A
gliding or sliding, sideways, backwards or fowards, Eg; carpals of wrists
5
Q
hinge joint
A
movement in one direction, eg elbow or knee
6
Q
ball and socket
A
wide range of mobility, sideways, backwards, forwards, rotation, eg: hips
7
Q
features of synovial joint
A
synovial fluid
joined by ligaments
movement in at least one direction
covered by joint capsule
Cartlidge that offers protection of bones
