Joints in the skeletal system

Question 1

What is the movement range of fibrous joints and give example?

Answer 1

Fibrous joints are fixed and can not be moved for example cranium.

Question 2

What is the movement range of Cartillaginous joints and give example?

Answer 2

Cartillaginous joints have a slight range of movement for example the vertebrae.

Question 3

What is the movement range of synovial joints and give example?

Answer 3

Synovial joints are bale to move freely such as the Ankle, knee, hip, elbow, shoulder, neck and wrist.

Question 4

Give a description of what ligaments is?

Answer 4

Ligaments are made up of tough, white, non-elastic fibrous tissue.
They can withstand a lot of tension but prolonged tension can permanently damage the fibers.

Question 5

What are the four main functions of ligaments?

Answer 5

1) Attaching and connecting bone to bone
2) Enhancing joint stability
3) Guiding joint motion and alignment
4) Preventing unwanted motion in the joint.

Question 6

What is the purpose of tendons?

Answer 6

To attach muscles to bone across the joints and transmit the force.
For example the achilles tendon attaches the calf muscle to the heel bone.