Anatomy and Physiology Unit 3 Lesson 5

tissue between bones

Cartilage

partly movable joints

Cartilaginous joint

immovable connections of bones

Fibrous joint

Wrists and ankles

Gliding

Pivot

Head/Neck

Explain how bones, joints, and muscles work together to create movement.

Joints are the connecting points between two bones. Bones are connected to muscles, and muscles pull on bones at the joints in order to move.

Hinge

Knees, elbows, ankles, fingers

tissue that connects two bones together

Ligament

Thumbs

Saddle

ball-and-socket

Shoulders ; hips

allows for the most movement

Synovial joint

tissue that connects muscles to bones

Tendon

Condyloid

Wrists

A patient presents with swollen knuckles, pain, and stiffness. What condition is the probable diagnosis?

arthritis