Synovial joints 0.0 / 5 ? Physical EducationAnatomy & physiologyASOCR Created by: zoe_plummerCreated on: 10-03-16 13:01 Synovial joints Free movement - least stable Joints between arms and legs 1 of 17 Ligaments Join bone to bone 2 of 17 Synovial fluid Lubricates, reducing friction 3 of 17 Articulating cartilage Acts as shock absorber 4 of 17 Joint capsule Fibrous tissue encasing joint Aids stability 5 of 17 Synovial membrane Lines joint capsule Secretes synovial fluid 6 of 17 Bursa Sac filled with synovial fluid between ligaments and tendons Prevents friction 7 of 17 Pads of fat Provides a cushion between capsule and bone muscle 8 of 17 Meniscus Wedge of fibrocartilage Makes joint more stable Reduces wear and tear 9 of 17 Fibrous joints No movement Most stable skull 10 of 17 Cartilaginous joints Little movement Stable Joints between vertebrae 11 of 17 Ball and socket synovial joint Ball head shaped head articulates with a cup like socket Great range of movement Shoulder Hip 12 of 17 Hinge synovial joint Uniaxial - only allows rotation Elbow Knee 13 of 17 Pivot synovial joint Uniaxial - only allows rotation Neck 14 of 17 Condyloid synovial joint Shallower version of ball and socket Wrist 15 of 17 Gliding synovial joint Flat surfaces glide past one another Carpels 16 of 17 Movements of synovial joints Flexion Extension Horizontal flexion Horizontal extension Abduction Adduction Rotation Circumduction Pronation Supination Lateral flexion Dorsiflexion Plantar flexion 17 of 17
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