Joints Flashcards by N Q | Brainscape

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Moveable joints

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Allow for complete movement of the bones

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Joint

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Place where two or more bones are joined together

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There are ____ types of moveable joints

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Name the types of moveable joints

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Ball and socket
Hinge
Pivot
Gliding

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Ball and socket

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Allows bones to swing in almost any direction

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Examples of ball and socket joints

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Shoulder

Hip

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Hinge joint

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Allows movement in one direction

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Examples of hinge joints

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Knee
Elbow
Toe
Finger

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Pivot joint

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When one bone rests and rotates from a certain point

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Examples of pivot joint

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Neck

Forearm

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Gliding joint

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Where two or more bones that can move separately meet

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Examples of gliding joints

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Wrist

Ankle

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Partially moveable joint

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Allows for some movement but not much

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Examples of partially moveable joint

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Vertebrae

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Fixed joint

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Does not move, it is fixed on place

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Example of a fixed joint

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Cranium