Axial Joints Flashcards

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Nonaxial Joints

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Does not move around an axis, the bones in a nonaxial joints simply guide past one another.
(ex) Vertebrocostal

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Uniaxial Joints

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Joints that allow motion in one plane or direction.

(ex) Elbow

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Biaxial Joints

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Joints that allow motion in two planes.

(ex) Wrist

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Multiaxial Joints

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Joint with the greatest range of motion according to their structure.
(ex) shoulder joint

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