Joints Flashcards
1
Q
Pivot
A
Rotation around a single axis
2
Q
Ball and Socket
A
Rounded surface of a bone moves within a socket
3
Q
Hinge
A
permits motion in only 1 plane
4
Q
Saddle
A
One joint is saddle-shaped and the other ‘rides’ on it
5
Q
Condyloid
A
Oval-shaped bone fits into oval-shaped hollow
6
Q
Gliding
A
Bones glide past each other
