Soc 13 Joints, Movements, Ligaments And Tendons Flashcards
1
Q
What are joints?
A
A place where 2 or more bones meet
2
Q
What are pivot joints?
A
Joints that allow bones to rotate
3
Q
What are hinge joints?
A
Joints that allow forward and backward movement
4
Q
What are ball and socket joints?
A
Round head of a long bone fitting into a cup shaped hole
5
Q
What are condyloid joints?
A
Similar to ball and socket joints except ball rests against a bone
6
Q
Where does flexion occur?
A
Shoulder, knee, elbow
