Basic Joint Anatomy Worksheet

1.Why is there little to no movement in a fibrus joint? A joint is a connection between any of the rigid components of the skeleton bones or cartilage.
The three classifications are
Fibrus joints
Cartilage joints
Synovial joints

2.What is an example of a fibrous joint? Structure which holds together the bones of the skull

3.Describe a cartilaginous joint and give an example. Are united be intervening fibocartiage ex: vertebra of the spinal column is jointed by intervertebra disk

4.What type of joint essentially allows free movement? Joints essentially allow free movement. Synovial joints

5.What lubricates a joint cavity? Lubricates a joint cavity

6. 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 -gliding and slipping, carpal bones in the hand
Hinge joint- irregular cylinder, elbow joint concave
Condylar joint- similar to a hinge joint, knee cap is
Ball and Socket joint- cap shaped cavity, shoulder joint, movement is possible
Ellipsoidal joint- oval kermits movement, wrist joint
Pivot joint –bone peg, elbow and wrist one bone can rotate
Saddle joint-western saddles, movement can occur, thumb