Joints Of The Skeltal System Flashcards
1
Q
What is the role of cartilage
A
- Stop friction between bone to bone and prevents arthritis
2
Q
What is a tendon ?
A
Attaches muscle to bone
3
Q
What is a ligament
A
Attaches bone to bone
4
Q
Name 2 types of joints ?
A
Hinge
Ball and socket
5
Q
Bones which have ball and socket joins ?
A
- Shoulder
- Hip joints
6
Q
Bones with hinge joints ?
A
- Knees
- Elbows
- Tows
