joints

Question 1

3 types of joint

Answer 1

fixed/ fibrous
synovial/ freely moveable
cartilaginous/ slightly moveable

Question 2

2 types of synovial/ freely moveable joint

Answer 2

ball and socket joint

hinge joint

Question 3

articulation

Answer 3

2 or more bones meet to form a joint

Question 4

ball and socket joints define and examples

Answer 4

allows movement in every direction
- formed by one bone fitting into a cup-shaped bone
hip and shoulder

Question 5

articulating bones of the hip

Answer 5

femur and pelvis

Question 6

articulating bones at the shoulder

Answer 6

humerus and scapula

Question 7

hinge joint define and examples

Answer 7

allows movement in only 1 direction

ankle, knee and elbow

Question 8

articulating bones at the ankle

Answer 8

talus, tibia and fibula

Question 9

articulating bones at the knee

Answer 9

femur and tibia

Question 10

articulating bones at the elbow

Answer 10

humerus, radius and ulna