Joints Flashcards
1
Q
Fibrous
A
Does not move
e.g. sternum, bones of skull
2
Q
Cartilaginous
A
movement occurs when the connection between the bones is made up of cartilage
e.g. vertebrae of spine
3
Q
Synovial
A
allows movement in at least one direction
e.g. knee, elbow
4
Q
ball and socket
A
hip and shoulder
5
Q
gliding joint
A
carpels and tarsels
6
Q
hinge joint
A
knee and elbow
7
Q
pivot joint
A
forearm and neck
8
Q
saddle joint
A
thumb
9
Q
condyloid
A
carpels and radius
