Joints Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Cartilage?
A
Acts as a shock absorber and allows bones to slide over one another.
2
Q
What is a ligament?
A
A ligament is a fibrous connective tissue that attaches bone to bone.
3
Q
What is a joint?
A
A joint is the part of the body where two or more bones meet to allow movement.
4
Q
What is a fixed joint?
A
Fixed joints are joints with no movement that provide stability to certain areas of the body, such as: The pelvis
5
Q
What is a slightly moveable joint?
A
A slightly movable joint allows limited movement and helps to provide stability. Example: The vertebral column.
6
Q
What is a synovial joint?
A
A synovial joint is a joint found between bones that move against each other. Such as: The elbow and knee
