Classification of joints Flashcards
what is one of the functions of the skeleton
movement
what does the skeleton have which allows movement
joints
what do joints allow our muscles to do
move our bones and let the whole body move
how many joints are in our bodies
over 100
what are the three types of joints
fixed/immovable, slightly moveable/cartilaginous, freely moveable
what do fixed and immovable joints do
allow no movement and help as grow
what is an example of fixed and immovable joints
brains in the cranium fuse fully when skull is fully grown
what do slightly moveable and cartilaginous joints do
held with cartilage, only allow small movements
where is a a slightly moveable and cartilaginous joint found
between vetebrae and cartilaginous joints
what is a freely moveable joint
allow greatest range of movement, most common joint, synovial joints are subdivided depending on type of movement
when do our joints work smoothly together
when we make skilled sporting movements
what must joints be capable of
a full range of movement
what must the muscles and ligaments around each joints be strong enough for
stability
why do we warm up thoroughly
to reduce injury risk
