Joints

Question 1

Immoveable joints

Answer 1

Where two bones are fused together, no movement can occur
CRANIUM

Question 2

Slightly moveable joints

Answer 2

This is where bones are joined by cartilage. They allow for some movement
RIBS or VETEBRAL COLUMN, STERNUM

Question 3

Freely Moveable joints (synovial)

Answer 3

Allow body to move in many different directions. There is a joint cavity or a space between the bones. This space is filled with fluid. The ends of the bones are covered in smooth cartilage. KNEE, ELBOW, SHOULDER, HIP joints

Question 4

Types of Synovial joints

Answer 4

Ball and socket, hinge, pivot

Question 5

Cartilage

Answer 5

Type of supportive and protective tissue. Covers the ends of bones that make up a joint + absorbs shock to protect bones

Question 6

Tendon

Answer 6

Band of dense connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone

Question 7

Ligament

Answer 7

Ligament is a band of connective tissue that connects bone to bone to provide strength and flexibility to a joint