Soc 13 Flashcards
1
Q
Long bones
A
Generate movement
2
Q
Short bones
A
Weight bearing
3
Q
Irregular
A
Protection
4
Q
Flat bones
A
Protect vital organs
5
Q
Pivot joints
A
Allows bones to rotate
Eg neck
6
Q
Hinge joint
A
Allows foward and backwards motion
Eg - knee,elbow,ankle
7
Q
Ball and socket joint
A
The rounded head of a long bone (the ball) fits into a cup shaped hole (the socket).
Eh shoulder
8
Q
Condyloid joints
A
Allows a circular motion
Eg wrist
