Synovial Joints

Question 1

Synovial Joint

Answer 1

A fully moveable joint with:

Synovial Fluid in a membrane

Surrounded by bursae (to reduce friction from the movement of tendons)

Held together by capsules (to avoid dislocation)

And squeezed between two or more bones laced with cartilage

Question 2

Elbow

Answer 2

Bones - Humerus, Ulna, Radius

Movement - Flexion and Extension

Type - Hinge

Question 3

Shoulder Joint

Answer 3

Bones - Humerus, Scapula

Movement - All

Type - Ball and Socket

Question 4

Hip Joint

Answer 4

Bones - Femur, pelvis

Movement - (mainly) Flexion and extension

Type - ball and socket

Question 5

Knee Joint

Answer 5

Bones - Tibia, femur

Movement - Flexion and Extension

Type - Hinge

Question 6

Ankle Joint

Answer 6

Bones - Tibia, Fibula, Talus

Movement - Dorsiflexion (up) and Plantar Flexion (down)

Type - Hinge