Joints

Question 1

Define joints

Answer 1

When two bones meet but dont necesserily have to move

Question 2

Define extension

Answer 2

Opposite to flexion, when they extend the limb

Question 3

Define flexion

Answer 3

Bending the limb, muscle or joint. Opposite to extension

Question 4

Define rotation

Answer 4

Bone rotates on their own axis

Question 5

Define Adduction

Answer 5

body part moving towards midline of the body

Question 6

Define abduction

Answer 6

Body part moving away from body midline

Question 7

Explain the structure of synovial joints

Answer 7

Two bones with synovial fluid inbetween which is surrounded by joint capsule

Question 8

Describe saddle joints

Answer 8

Bones move forward/ backward and side to side

Question 9

Describe Gliding joints

Answer 9

Where bones glide over one another

Question 10

Describe Ellipsoid joints

Answer 10

Can move in any direction like ball and socket but to a lesser extent

Question 11

Describe Ball and socket joint

Answer 11

Bones can move in any direction to good degree

Question 12

Describe hinge joint

Answer 12

Allows for flexion, extension and appendage

Question 13

Describe pivot joint

Answer 13

When bones rotate on their own axis

Question 14

List the 6 ranges of motion

Answer 14

Gliding  (government) 
Pivot     (People)
Saddle  (say)
Ball and socket (Bollucks)
Ellipsiod (Every)
Hinge (Hour)

Question 15

Name the 3 types of joints

Answer 15

Fibrous joint - Dont move (skull)
Cartilingous joint - Slight movement (vertebrae)
Synovial joint - Free moving (Hip knee etc)

Question 16

Explain what tendons are

Answer 16

Attatch mucle to bone across a joint 
Transmit force 
Made of tough inelastin tissue
Strap like structure
Facia is long sheets of tendons

Question 17

Explain what ligaments are

Answer 17

• Made of tough collegen
• Attached bone to bone
• Prevents excessive movement causing damage