Types of Joints Flashcards
1
Q
What is a joint?
A
A joint is the area of which two or more bones meet, which allows the human skeleton to move.
2
Q
How many types of joints are there?
A
3
3
Q
What are the types of joints?
A
Synovial, Cartilaginous, Fibrous.
4
Q
What are Synovial joints?
A
Freely moveable joints, and most bones are this type and allow movement in one direction.
5
Q
What are Cartilaginous joints?
A
Slight moveable joints, only joined by cartilage.
6
Q
What are Fibrous joints?
A
Fixed and immoveable joints, these bones are fused together.
