Joints Flashcards
What are the three types of joints?
Fibrous (Immoveable)
Cartilaginous (Semi-moveable)
Synovial (Freely moveable)
Examples of fibrous joints
Skull
Teeth
Radioulna
Tibiofibular
Examples of cartilaginous joints
Between the vertebrae in the spine.
Symphysis pubis
Synchondroses joints
Temporary cartilaginous joint found only in young animals
Symphysis
Permanent cartilaginous joints such as pubic symphysis
Guinea pigs - If you want to breed, the female has to give birth before her 1st birthday.
Synovial joints
- Hinge
- Pivot
- Saddle
- Ball & Socket
- Condyloid
- Plane
Hinge (Location in body)
- Fingers
- Elbows
- Ankles
- Toes
- Knees
Pivot (Location in body)
- Neck
- Wrist
- Elbow
Saddle (Location in body)
- Thumb
- Heel
- Thorax
- Middle Ear
Ball & Socket (Location in body)
- Shoulders
- Hips
Condyloid (Location in body)
- Wrists
- Toes
- Fingers
- Jaw
Plane (Location in body)
- Wrists
- Ankles
- 2nd & 7th Sternocostal vertebral transverse spinous processes
Flexion
The limb moves into a bent position
Extension
The limb moves into a straightened position
Adduction
Moving a limb closer to the body
Abduction
Moving a limb away from the body
Circumduction
Movement of a limb in a circle
Gliding
The bones glide past each other
Hinge (Type of Movement)
Flexion
Extension
Pivot (Type of Movement)
Rotation
Saddle (Type of Movement)
Flexion
Extension
Adduction
Abduction
Circumduction
Ball & Socket (Type of Movement)
Flexion
Extension
Adduction
Abduction
Circumduction
Rotation
Condyloid (Type of Movement)
Flexion
Extension
Adduction
Abduction
Circumduction
