Types Of Joints

Question 1

How many types of joints are there ?

Answer 1

Three

Question 2

Define and provide examples of fibrous joints ?

Answer 2

Allows NO movement
It is a completely FIXED joint

Cranium, facial bones and pelvic girdle

Question 3

Define and provide examples of cartilaginous joints ?

Answer 3

Allows SMALL movement
Bones are separated by cartilage

Ribs joining sternum and vertebrae

Question 4

Define synovial joints ?

Answer 4

Allows movement in ONE or MORE direction ?
Have a fluid filled cavity

Question 5

How many types of synovial joints are there ?

Answer 5

Six

Question 6

Explain with examples bone and socket joint ?

Answer 6

Allows for movement in ALL directions

Hip and shoulder

Question 7

Explain with examples the hinge joint ?

Answer 7

Allows for movement in ONE direction

Ankle, knee and elbow

Question 8

Explain with examples the pivot joint ?

Answer 8

Allows for ROTATIONAL movement

Neck

Question 9

Explain with examples the condyloid joint ?

Answer 9

Allows for SIDEWAYS movement + ONE direction

Wrist

Question 10

Explain with examples the gliding joint ?

Answer 10

SLIGHT movement in ONE direction

Metacarpals and metatarsals

Question 11

Explain with examples the saddle joint ?

Answer 11

Allows for everything

Knuckle , thumb

Question 12

What are the joint actions ?

Answer 12

Abduction - taking limb away from the body
Abduction - bringing limb to the body
Extension - straight line (extended)
Flexion - at an angle (arm is bent)
Plantar flexion - point toes
Doris flexion - bring toes towards shin
Horizontal abduction - move arm away from body
Horizontal adduction - move arm across the body
Circumduction - full circle movement