The 4 main Joints Flashcards
1
Q
The 4 main joints
A
Pivot joint
Hinge joint
Ball and socket joints
Condyloid joint
2
Q
Pivot joint
A
Allows bones to rotate
neck
3
Q
Hinge joint
A
A joint that allows flexion and extension
Like the hinge on a door- knee, elbow, ankle
4
Q
Ball and socket joint
A
The rounded head of a long bone (the ball) fits into a cup-shaped hole (the socket)
Hip, shoulder
5
Q
Condyloid joint
A
The rounded head of a bone rests against the end of a bone, rather than inside a socket
Wrist
