Bones Flashcards
1
Q
Pivot joints
A
Joints that rotate like turning your neck
2
Q
Ball and socket joints
A
Allow loads of movement like shoulder
3
Q
Saddle joints
A
Very flexible like the wrists
4
Q
Hinge joints
A
Bend and straighten (knee)
5
Q
Plane joints
A
Low movement - provide stability
6
Q
Short bones
A
Hands and feet
7
Q
Long bones
A
Good for leverage
8
Q
Irregular bones
A
Need to be weird to fit in
9
Q
Flat bones
A
Protect important stuff
