Soc 13- Joints, Movements, Ligaments And Tendons

Question 1

What is a pivot joint?

Answer 1

Pivot- allow bones to rotate. Rotates inside another bone or ligament. In your neck/first 2 vertabrae, C1 and C2

Question 2

What is a hinge joint?

Answer 2

Hinge- allow for foward and backward motion. Allow for flextion and extension. For exmaple, knee and elbow