Joints Flashcards
what are joints
where two or more bones meet
what is movement at joint
articulation
what are the different joints
- synovial
- cartilaginous
- fixed/fibrous
what is synovial joint
fully movable
what is cartilaginous joint
slightly moveable
what is fixed/fibrous joint
immovable
what are examples of fibrous joint
cranium, sacrum
what are examples of cartilaginous joint
between vertebrae
what are examples of synovial joint
elbow, shoulder
what is synovial fluid
lubricates to reduce friction
what is synovial membrane
releases synovial fluid
what is articular cartilage
prevent bones from rubbing and absorbs shock
what is joint capsule
surrounds synovial joint and protects and stabilises it
what is ligament
join bone to bone and holds bone in place
sporting example of articular cartilage
professional long distance runner
sporting example of ligaments
contact sports or sudden twists
sporting examples of synovial
wheelchair athlete wrists and shoulder joints
what are the different types of synovial joints
- hinge
- ball and socket
- saddle
- pivot
- gliding
- condyloid
where are hinge joints found
knee, elbow, ankle
where are ball and socket joints found
shoulder and hip
what movement does the hinge joint allow
only forward and backward movement e.g. flexion and extension
what is a ball and socket joint
rounded end of the bone that fits inside a cup shaped ending of another bone
what movement does a ball and socket joint allow
movement in all directions and rotation
