Why is there little to no movement in a fibrous joint? The joint is connected so strongly that is hard to move it
What is an example of a fibrous joint? Top of the skull
Describe a cartilaginous joint and give an example. Formed where two bones are united by intervening fibrocartilage. Spinal column
What type of joint essentially allows free movement? Synovial joints
What lubricates a joint cavity? Synovial fluid
For the following joint types please list the name of the joint type, the type of movement of the joint, the shape of the joint and an example.
Plane joint: curved articular surfaces, gliding or slipping in any direction, the wrist
Hinge joint: irregular cylinder, movement is limited to rotation around a single axis, elbow joint
Condylar joint: two articular surfaces, like a hinge joint but more limited, the knee joint
Ball and Socket joint: a spherical articualtion which fits into a cup shaped cavity, Has many movements in a variety of directions, Shoulder joint
Ellipsoidal joint: is a oval shape fit into a cup shaped cavity, has similar movement as a ball and socket but more limited, the wrist joint
Pivot joint: a bony peg that fits into a concave notch, can pivot, the joints between the radius and ulna
Saddle joint: to western saddles one inverted and second at right angles, many movements can occur in a variety of directions, joint at the base of the thumb
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