Classification Of Bones and joints Flashcards
1
Q
Long bones
A
- humerus
* femur
2
Q
Short bones
A
- carpals
* tarsals
3
Q
Flat bones
A
- cranium
- ribs
- scapula
4
Q
Irregular bones
A
•vertebrae
5
Q
Hinge joints
A
•knee
•elbow
•ankle
These joints allow flexion and extension
6
Q
Ball and socket joints
A
•hip
•shoulder
The joints allow flexion, extension, rotation, circumduction, abduction and adduction
7
Q
Pivot joints
A
•neck
This joint allows rotation
8
Q
Condyloid joint
A
•wrist
This joint allows flexion, extension and circumduction