Types Of Joints

Question 1

What are the 3 different types of joints

Answer 1

Fibrous (don’t move)
Cartilaginous (more moveable)
Synovial (most moveable)

Question 2

Hinge movement and example

Answer 2

Movement in one plane only, ex fingers or knee

Question 3

Pivot movement and examples

Answer 3

One bone rotates around the axis (neck)

Question 4

Plane movement and examples

Answer 4

Gliding movement is only action allowed, wrist

Question 5

Condyloid (knuckle) movement and examples

Answer 5

Flexion, extension
Abduction, adduction
All finger joints minus the thumb

Question 6

Saddle movement and examples

Answer 6

Bones are set together like puzzle pieces (knee)

Question 7

Ball and socket movement and examples

Answer 7

Movement in all planes, shoulder or hip