Joints Flashcards
1
Q
What is a joint
A
A place where 2 or more bones meet
2
Q
How can a pivot joint aid performance
A
Gives you a greater range of movement
3
Q
Pivot joint
A
Pivot joints allow bones to rotate
Wrist, elbow and neck
4
Q
Example of a pivot joint in sport
A
Pp
5
Q
Hinge joint
A
A joint that allows backward and forward motion
Knee, elbow and ankle
6
Q
Example of hinge joint in sport
A
Pp
7
Q
Ball and socket joints
A
The rounded head of a long bone (the ball) fits into a cupxshaped hole (the socket).
Hip, shoulder
8
Q
Examples of ball and socket joints in sport
A
Pp
9
Q
Condyloid joint
A
A joint where the ball rests against the end of the bone (rather than inside like a ball and socket joint)
Wrist
10
Q
Example of condyloid joint in sport
A
Pp
