Soc 13 - Joints, Movements, Ligaments And Tendons Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 bone joints
A
Pivot
Hinge
Ball and socket
Condyloid
2
Q
What is a pivot joint
Give and example
A
They allow bones to rotate. You have 3 pivot joints; wrist, neck and elbow
3
Q
What is a Hinge joint
Give and example
A
A joint that allows only backward and forward motion. There are 3 hinge joints; knee, elbow and neck.
4
Q
What is a ball and socket joint
Give an example
A
The rounded head of a long bone fits into a cup-shaped hole. The hip and shoulder are both ball and socket joints.
5
Q
What is a condyloid joint
A
Simular to ball and socket but the ball rests against the end of the bone to allow circular motion
