Unit4- 4.2~ Types of joint Flashcards
1
Q
What are the different types of joints? Give an example of each.
A
- Ball and socket- Hip ,shoulder
- Hinge- Knee, elbow
- Pivot- Skull on vertebral column
- Sliding/gliding- Wrist, anlke
- Saddle- Thumb
- Fixed- Cranuim, pelvis
2
Q
What is the function of ball and socket joints?
A
Allows movement in all directions
3
Q
What is the function of hinge joints?
A
Allows forward and backward movements like the hinge of a door
4
Q
What is the function of Pivot joints?
A
Allows rotation
5
Q
What is the function of gliding/sliding joints?
A
Allows gliding movements/small movements in all directions
6
Q
What is the function of saddle joints?
A
One bone resting on the other. It provides stability to bones whilre providing flexibility.
7
Q
What is the function of fixed joints?
A
Joint between 2 bones that dont move
