Joints

Front

What type of joint allows movement in one plane, like a door hinge?

Back

Hinge joint.

Front

What is a common injury that involves overstretched or torn ligaments and tendons in a joint?

Back

Sprain.

Front

What type of joint allows for rotational movement in multiple directions, such as the shoulder?

Back

Ball and socket joint.

Front

What is the name for the connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone?

Back

Tendon.

Front

What term is used to describe the points where two or more bones meet?

Back

Joints or articulations.

Front

What type of joint is found in the elbow?

Back

Hinge joint.

Front

What is the primary function of ligaments in a joint?

Back

To connect bones to other bones and provide stability.

Front

What type of joint allows for gliding movements, such as in the wrist?

Back

Plane joint.

Front

What is the term for the fluid-filled sac that reduces friction in a joint?

Back

Bursa.

Front

What type of joint allows for movement in multiple axes, such as the hip joint?

Back

Ball and socket joint.