Joints Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Gliding or Plane
A
Allow two bones to slide past each other
2
Q
Hinge
A
Bones can only move through flexion and extension
3
Q
Pivot
A
Allows rotation around an axis
4
Q
Ball and socket
A
Allows movement in almost any direction. The greatest amount of joint movement in the body.
5
Q
Condyloid and Ellipsoid
A
Similar to ball and socket joint but allow a lesser degree of movement.
6
Q
Saddle
A
Similar to ball and socket without rotational movement.
