Joints Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Bicondylar joint?
A
Bicondylar modified hinge joint
between the femoral and tibial condyles
menisci on the tibial surface
2
Q
What is the knee joint?
A
largest synovial joint in the body
3 articulations
bicondylar hinge joint and
patella femoral saddle joint
3
Q
What is a hinge joint?
A
formed between 2 or more bones were the bones can only move in 1 axis
such as flexion and extension
4
Q
What is a saddle joint?
A
bone is formed like a saddle with the other one resting on it, e.g patella on the femur
