Structure of bones and joint types Flashcards
1
Q
What joints comprise the hip and shoulder?
A
Ball and Socket (rotates 360 degrees)
2
Q
What joint comprises the neck?
A
Pivot (movement of 180 degrees)
3
Q
What joint comprises the elbows and knees?
A
Hinge (movement of 180 degrees)
4
Q
What joint comprises the wrist and ankle?
A
Sliding.
5
Q
What joint comprises the cranium and pelvis?
A
Fixed.
6
Q
What are the two types of bone?
A
The ‘Compact Bone’ and the ‘Cancellous Bone’.
