Axial Joints Flashcards
1
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Nonaxial Joints
A
Does not move around an axis, the bones in a nonaxial joints simply guide past one another.
(ex) Vertebrocostal
2
Q
Uniaxial Joints
A
Joints that allow motion in one plane or direction.
(ex) Elbow
3
Q
Biaxial Joints
A
Joints that allow motion in two planes.
(ex) Wrist
4
Q
Multiaxial Joints
A
Joint with the greatest range of motion according to their structure.
(ex) shoulder joint