Key Points For Joints

Question 1

What are the three basic types of joints and what they are also known as

Answer 1

Number one immovable fibrous joint

Number two slightly movable cartilagineous joint

Number three, Freely movable synovial jointb

Question 2

A synovial joint comprises of four main components, name them

Answer 2

Joint capsule

Synovial membrane

Synovial fluid

Articular cartilage

Question 3

What are the six types of synovial joints

Answer 3

Gliding

Pivot

Condyloid

Saddle

Ball and socket

Hinge

Question 4

What are the long-term benefits of exercise on the body

Answer 4

Can increase the strength of ligaments and tendons thereby making the joints more stable

Question 5

Special populations are more vulnerable to specific changes in the joints, what are these populations

Answer 5

Pregnancy, menopause, ageing, disability

Question 6

Describe the anatomical position

Answer 6

Stand erect

Feet and palms facing forward

Arms at the sides

Question 7

Joint movements in flashcards needs to be learned

Answer 7

E.g. most movements have a corresponding opposite movement e.g. flexion decreases while extension increases see all of the movements