Types Of Joints Flashcards
1
Q
A ball and socket joint
A
A spherical surface of one bone fits into the dish shaped depression of another bone.
Capable of movement in every plane
2
Q
An ellipsoid joint
A
It permits flexion/extension and abduction/addiction as seen at the wrist
3
Q
Hinge joint
A
Allows only flexion and extension.
4
Q
Saddle Joint
A
Modified ellipsoid joint composed of convex and concave articulating surfaces.
5
Q
Gliding joint
A
Usually between two flat surfaces and allows the least movement of all synovial joints. Only small shifting movements are possible at these articulations.
6
Q
Pivot
A
Allows one bone to rotate around the surface of another.
