1. Bones and Joints

Question 1

Long

Answer 1

Shape: cylindrial
Function: assists movement, support
Example: limbs, femur

Question 2

Short

Answer 2

Shape: small, compact, equal dimensions
Function: strength, weight-bearing
Example: joints, carpals

Question 3

Flat

Answer 3

Shape: flat surface
Function: protection of internal organs
Example: ribs, cranium

Question 4

Irregular

Answer 4

Shape: complex, individual shapes
Function: protection, muscle attachment
Example: spinal column, vertebrae

Question 5

Sesamoid

Answer 5

Shape: small, round
Function: protect tendons
Example: feet, knees

Question 6

Hinge

Answer 6

Movement: flexion and extension
Example: knee, elbow

Question 7

Pivot

Answer 7

Movement: pivot of one bone around another
Example: neck

Question 8

Ball and socket

Answer 8

Movement: flexion and extension
abduction and adduction
rotation
Example: hip, shoulder

Question 9

Condyloid

Answer 9

Movement: flexion and extension
abduction and adduction
Example: wrist, phalanges

Question 10

Gliding

Answer 10

Movement: gliding over eachother
Example: ankle

Question 11

Saddle

Answer 11

Movement: most movement apart from rotation
Example: thumb