Joints Flashcards

1
Q

What is a joints

A

A joints is where 2 or more bones meet
Important for movement and rotation
All joints allow movement

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2
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What are the 4 types of joints

A

Hinge
Pivot
Ball and socket
Condyloid joints

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3
Q

Where does the pivot joint occur on the body

A

Pivot joints allow bones to rotate

In a pivot joint one cylinder shaped bone rotates inside another bone or ligament that makes a ring around it

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4
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What the the 2 pivot joints

A

Wrist neck

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5
Q

How can it aid a performance

A

Checking your shoulder in a football game

Turning around in any sport

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6
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What is a hinge joint

A

Only allows backwards and forwards motion

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7
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What are the three types of hinge joints

A

Elbow
Knee
Ankle

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8
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What is a ball and socket joint

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In a ball and socket joint, the rounded head of a long bone (the ball) fits into a cup-shaped hole ( the socket)

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9
Q

Give an example of a ball and socket joint

A

Shoulder joint

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10
Q

What is a condoloyd joint

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Is similar to a ball and socket joint but the ball rest against the end of a bone instead of inside the socket. This allows circular motion

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11
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Give an example of a condolloyd test

A

Wrist

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