L6

Question 1

Parts of synovial joint

Answer 1

Articular cartilage
joint capsule
joint cavity
synovial membrane
ligaments

Question 2

Function of joint capsule

Answer 2

Holds bones together

Question 3

What are capsular ligaments and examples

Answer 3

Thickening of joint capsule for more support MCL and LCL

Question 4

What are the different joints shapes?

Answer 4

Plane, Hinges, Pivot, Condylar, ellipsoid, saddle, ball and socket

Please help peter, Cats everywhere, so beware

Question 5

Plane joints

Answer 5

multiaxial

sliding and gliding

flat articular surfaces eg intercarpal

Question 6

Hinge joints

Answer 6

uniaxial

flexion and extension

eg elbow, ankles

Question 7

Pivot joint

Answer 7

uniaxial

rotation eg radioulnar joints

Question 8

Condylar joint

Answer 8

Biaxial

flexion and extension

rotation when flexed eg knee

Question 9

Ellipsoid joints

Answer 9

Biaxial

flexion and extension
abduction and adduction, circumfuction, no rotation

eg wrist

Question 10

Saddle joint

Answer 10

Biaxial

flexion and extension

abduction and adduction circumduction

rotation

Question 11

Ball and socket joint

Answer 11

multiaxial

flexion and extension
abduction and adduction circumduction
rotation

eg shoulder hip