Joints

Question 1

What is a joint?

Answer 1

A joint is the part of the body where two or more bones meet to allow movement.

Question 2

Range of movement

Answer 2

The greater the range of movement, the higher the risk of injury because the strength of the joint is reduced.

Question 3

Types of movable joints

Answer 3

Ball and socket
Saddle
Hinge
Condyloid
Pivot
Gliding

Question 4

What bone does not meet with another bone at a joint?

Answer 4

Hyoid

Question 5

Types of joints

Answer 5

Fibrous (immovable)
Cartilaginous (semi-movable)
Synovial (freely moveable)

Question 6

Ball and socket

Answer 6

Hip joints or shoulder joints

Movement in all directions is allowed

Question 7

Saddle joint

Answer 7

Base of thumb

Movement back and forth and side to side

Question 8

Hinge joint

Answer 8

Open and close movement

Knees and elbows

Question 9

Condyloid joint

Answer 9

Movement without rotation

Jaw and finger joints

Question 10

Pivot joints

Answer 10

One bone swivels around the ring formed by another bone

Joints between the first and second vertebrae in the neck

Question 11

Gliding joint

Answer 11

Smooth surfaces slip over one another

Wrist joint

Question 12

Structure of joints

Answer 12

Joints are held together and supported by tough bands of connective tissue called ligaments.