Joint Classification

Question 1

Where is a Pivot joint

Answer 1

Top of the neck

Question 2

Hinge joint function and examples

Answer 2

allow you to move the elbow and knee and ankle in only one direction.

Question 3

Where are the Ball and socket joint

Answer 3

Hip and shoulder

Question 4

Condyloid joint example

Answer 4

Wrist

Question 5

What is abduction and where is it applied?

Answer 5

Abduction can be seen when a limb is moved away from the midline of the body at a ball and socket joint or a condyloid joint

Question 6

What is adduction and where is it applied?

Answer 6

A duction can be seen when a limb is brought back towards the midline of the body at a ball and socket joint or a condyloid joint

Question 7

What is a ligament and it’s role

Answer 7

Connective tissue that attaches bone to bone at joints prevents dislocation

Question 8

What is a tendon? And it’s role.

Answer 8

Connective tissue that attaches muscle bone, Allowing movement of that bone