Bone Joints and Movements

Question 1

Contains fluid for movement; most common joint in the body

Answer 1

Synovial Joint

Question 2

Allows bones to slide or glide (Ex: spine, wrist, ankle)

Answer 2

Gliding

Question 3

Allows flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and circumduction (ex: thumb joint where thumb meets wrist)

Answer 3

Saddle

Question 4

Allows flextion and extension (ex: knee/elbow)

Answer 4

Hinge

Question 5

Rotation (radioulnar [radius and ulna] atlantoaxial [atlas and axis] joint)

Answer 5

Pivot

Question 6

Allows flextion, extension, rotation, and circumduction (Ex: hip/shoulder)

Answer 6

Ball and socket

Question 7

Allows all movement besides rotation (Ex: wrist, fingers, and toes)

Answer 7

Ellipsoid/ Condyloid

Question 8

Includes 4 components:
1) Bone= rigid bar
2) Joint= pivot point (Fulcrum)
3) Extremity= where movement occurs
4) Muscles= the force that supplies energy for movement

Answer 8

Lever system