Joints Flashcards
1
Q
force generated by muscles is used to carry out movement through joints, where joint acts as a
A
fulcrum
2
Q
three major types of joints
A
fibrous
cartilaginous
synovial
3
Q
movement by fibrous joints
A
no movement
4
Q
fibrous joints are made of
A
dense fibrous connective tissue
5
Q
example of fibrous joint
A
sutures in cranium
6
Q
movement in cartilaginous joints
A
limited
7
Q
example of cartilaginous joint
A
joints between vertebrae
8
Q
types of synovial joints and their examples
A
ball and socket joint - humerus and pectoral girdle
hinge joint - knee joint
pivot joint - atlas and axis
gliding joint - between carpals
saddle joint - carpal and metacarpel of thumb
