joints

Question 1

fixed or immovable joints are also called

Answer 1

fibrous joints

Question 2

fixed joints

Answer 2

these bones cannot move at all and are found in the cranium

Question 3

slightly movable joints are also called

Answer 3

cartilaginous joints

Question 4

freely movable joints are also called

Answer 4

synovial joints

Question 5

slightly movable joints

Answer 5

bones can move a small amount as they’re linked together with ligaments and cartilage

Question 6

example of cartilaginous bones

Answer 6

vertebrae and ribs

Question 7

synovial joints

Answer 7

have greater amount of movement and have an number of parts

Question 8

what are the synovial joints in he body

Answer 8

elbow, shoulder, knee and hip

Question 9

what does synovial fluid in the synovial joint do

Answer 9

it lubricates the joint so it moves slowly

Question 10

what does the synovial membrane do

Answer 10

produces synovial fluid

Question 11

what does the cartilage at the end of the bones do

Answer 11

cushions the joints and prevents friction and wear between the bone ends

Question 12

what does the joint capsule do

Answer 12

prevents wear and tear on the bones

Question 13

what are bones connected by

Answer 13

ligaments

Question 14

muscles are connected by

Answer 14

tendons

Question 15

examples of ball and socket joints

Answer 15

hip and shoulder

Question 16

do ball and socket joints have a lot of movement

Answer 16

They have the greatest range of movement allowing movement in almost every direction.

Question 17

hinge joints example

Answer 17

elbow and knee

Question 18

range of movements for hinge joints

Answer 18

allow you to move the elbow or knee in only one direction

Question 19

flexion

Answer 19

bending a limb at a joint

Question 20

extension

Answer 20

straightening a limb at a joint

Question 21

abduction

Answer 21

movement of limbs sideways away from centre of the body

Question 22

adduction

Answer 22

movement of limb sideways towards the body

Question 23

dorsiflexion.

Answer 23

movement of foot at the ankle joint to pull toes towards shin

Question 24

plantar-flexion

Answer 24

movement of foot at ankle joint to point toes away from shin

Question 25

rotation

Answer 25

circular movement around joint

Question 26

circumduction

Answer 26

movement allowing 360 degrees range of movement