Medical Technology - Bionics: Joints Flashcards
What movements are allowed by ball and socket joints?
Back-and-forth, side-to-side, rotational movement.
What movements are allowed by hinge joints?
Back-and-forth only.
What movements are allowed by double hinge joints?
Back-and-forth, side-to-side.
What movements are allowed by sliding joints?
Back-and-forth, side-to-side.
What movements are allowed by pivotal joints?
Rotational movements only.
What are the applications of ball and socket joints?
Hip and shoulder joints.
What are the applications of hinge joints?
Knee, knuckle, and elbow joints.
What are the applications of double hinge joints?
Joint between the carpal and metacarpal bones of the thumb.
What are the applications of pivotal joints?
Radio-ulnar joints just below the elbow.
What are the applications of sliding joints?
Joints between the thoracic vertebrae, joints between the carpals, and joints between the tarsals.
