Joints

Question 1

Define a joint

Answer 1

A point where 2 bones meet

Question 2

What are plane joints

Answer 2

Joints that allow for sliding and gliding movement

Question 3

Give an example of a plane joint

Question 4

What are hinge joints

Answer 4

Joints that allow movement around 1 axis trsanverseky
Flex and extension

Question 5

Give an example of a hinge joint

Answer 5

Elbow
(Humero-ulnar)

Question 6

What are pivot joints

Answer 6

Movement around one axis longitudinally
Allowing rotation

Question 7

Example of pivot joint

Answer 7

Atlanto axial joint

Question 8

What are bicondylar joints

Answer 8

Movement mostly in one axis
Limited movement in a second axis
Rotation

Question 9

Example of a bicondylar joint

Answer 9

Knee joint

Question 10

What are condylar ELLIPSOID joints

Answer 10

Movement around 2 axis at right angles
Flexion extension abduction addiction cupircumduction

Question 11

Example of ell

Answer 11

Wrist

Question 12

What are saddle joints

Answer 12

Movements around 2 axes at right angle
Saddle shaped
Flexion extension abduction abduction circumduction

Question 13

What are ball and socket joins

Answer 13

Movements around multiple axes

Question 14

Example of a ball and socket joint

Answer 14

Hip joint