A3- joints Flashcards
(13 cards)
what are the 6 types of joints
hinge, ball and socket, plane, saddle, pivot and condyloid
what is an example of a ball and socket joint
shoulder and hip
what is an example of a hinge joint
elbow and knees
what is an example of a condyloid joint
wrist
what is an example of a pivot joint
- moving your head side to side ( cervical vertebrae)
what are the classifications of a joint
synovial, cartilaginous and fibrous
what are the 3 classified joints
fibrous, cartilaginous, synovial
what is he description of a cartilaginous joint
they are bones connected together via cartilage and allow limited movement but offer stability and strength
what is the description of fibrous joints
fixed joints where bones are connected via collagen-rich fibrous tissues and are little to no movement
what is the description of a synovial joint
they are freely moveable joints
what is an example of a cartilaginous joint
intervertebral disc
what is an example of a fibrous joint
skull and ankle bones
what is an example of a synovial joint
elbow, knee, shoulder and hip joints