PE

hinge:

elbow knee

Flexion

is a movement which bends, thereby decreasing the angle at the joint between the bones

Extension

is a movement which straightens, thereby increasing the angle at the joint between the bones.

Abduction

is a sideways movement of a bone/ limb away from the centre line of the body.

Adduction

is a sideways movement towards the centre line of the body.

example of synovial joint

knee joint

link bones together and limit the range of movement of a joint

ligaments

Rotation

n is a turning movement around an imaginary line or central axis

pivot:

neck upper forearm

fixed:

skull

example of fix joint

skull bones

example of slightly moveable joints

spine

cartilaginous:

spine, between ribs

How many types of freely moveable joints are there?

6 types

what are joints

A joint is the area where two or more bones meet.

What are fixed joints? What is their other name?

Fixed joints are joints where there is no movement between the bones. Fixed joints are also called immovable joints or fibrous joints

What are freely moveable joints? What is their other name?

Freely moveable joints allow a wide range of movements. They are also called synovial joints.

names of the synovial joints

Hinge joint Saddle joint Ball and socket joint gliding joint pivot joint condyloid

What are slightly moveable joints? What is their other name?

Slightly movable joints allow a slight amount of movement. They are also called cartilaginous joints

protects bones and prevents them from wearing each other down.

cartilage

Ball and socket:

hips and shoulder

Circumduction

is a movement where the end of the bone makes a circle.

condyloid:

wrist