joints Flashcards
1
Q
3 types of joint
A
fixed/ fibrous
synovial/ freely moveable
cartilaginous/ slightly moveable
2
Q
2 types of synovial/ freely moveable joint
A
ball and socket joint
hinge joint
3
Q
articulation
A
2 or more bones meet to form a joint
4
Q
ball and socket joints define and examples
A
allows movement in every direction
- formed by one bone fitting into a cup-shaped bone
hip and shoulder
5
Q
articulating bones of the hip
A
femur and pelvis
6
Q
articulating bones at the shoulder
A
humerus and scapula
7
Q
hinge joint define and examples
A
allows movement in only 1 direction
ankle, knee and elbow
8
Q
articulating bones at the ankle
A
talus, tibia and fibula
9
Q
articulating bones at the knee
A
femur and tibia
10
Q
articulating bones at the elbow
A
humerus, radius and ulna
