worksheet

Why is there little to no movement in a fibrous joint? united with strong tissue

What is an example of a fibrous joint? wat holds your skull bones togather

Describe a cartilaginous joint and give an example. intervening fibrocatilage..intervertebral discs

What type of joint essentially allows free movement? synovial joints..joint capsule

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.carpal bones.gliding or slipping

Hinge joint- irregualar cylinder.concave groove..limited rotation.elbow joint

Condylar joint- condyles..knee joint

Ball and Socket joint- spherical articulation...shoulder joint

Ellipsoidal joint- joint socket is oval..wrist joint

Pivot joint-ball and socket...concave shape

Saddle joint-two western saddles...thumb