Joints

Question 1

What is a joint

Answer 1

Where 2 or more bones meet

Question 2

What holds joints together

Answer 2

Ligaments

Question 3

Name the 3 types of joints

Answer 3

Fixed
Cartilaganous
Synovial

Question 4

Give an example of a fixed joint and its mobility

Answer 4

Carnium/sacrum/pelvis

No movement helps us grow and develop

Question 5

Give an example of a catilgainous joint and its mobility

Answer 5

Ribs/sternum/thoracic

Small movement

Question 6

Give an example of a synovial joint and its mobility

Answer 6

Elbow/shoulder/knee/neck/hip

Freely moveable (different types)

Question 7

Name the 6 synovial joints

Answer 7

Ball and socket
Hinge
Condyloid
Pivot
Saddle
Gliding

Question 8

What is the movement potential and where can a ball and socket joint be found

Answer 8

360 movement
Hip/shoulder

Question 9

What is the movement potential and where can a hinge joint be found

Answer 9

Forward/backward

Elbow

Question 10

What is the movement potential and where can a condyloid joint be found

Answer 10

Side to side back and forth

Wrist

Question 11

What is the movement potential and where can a pivot joint be found

Answer 11

Rotational

Atlas axis (C1& C2)

Question 12

What is the movement potential and where can a saddle joint be found

Answer 12

Forward backward side to side

Thumb

Question 13

What is the movement potential and where can a gliding joint be found

Answer 13

Forwards/backwards

Carpal/tarsal/scapula