REVIEW: Knee Joint Structures AND Types of Synovial Joints

Front

What type of joint are carpals and tarsals examples of?

Back

Gliding joint.

Front

What does a hinge joint allow?

Back

Movement in only one direction (i.e., backwards & forwards).

Front

What does ACL stand for?

Back

Anterior Cruciate Ligament.

Front

What four bones make up the knee joint?

Back

Tibia, Fibula, Patella, Femur.

Front

What is the job of the meniscus?

Back

To provide stability, cushion, and hold condyles.

Front

What are synovial joints?

Back

Joints that are characterized by a fluid-filled joint cavity.

Front

Name the types of synovial joints.

Back

Hinge, ball-and-socket, pivot, saddle, condyloid, and gliding.

Front

What is the function of synovial fluid?

Back

To lubricate joints and reduce friction.

Front

What is the role of ligaments in joints?

Back

To connect bones to other bones and provide stability.

Front

What is the difference between a hinge joint and a ball-and-socket joint?

Back

A hinge joint allows movement in one direction, while a ball-and-socket joint allows for a wide range of motion.