Joints, Tendons and Ligaments

A joint is

• where 2 or more tendons meet

• where 2 or more bones meet

• where 2 or more ligaments met

Cartilage is

• Nervous tissue that allows for smooth movement

• Connective tissue that allows for smooth movement

• Nervous tissue that allows for smooth movement

The joint where the axis and axial meet is called

• Ball and socket

• Saddle

• Hinge

• Pivot

A saddle joint is found where?

• Thumb

• Kneecap

• Elbow

• Toes

Which direction of movement does a hinge joint allow for?

• Side to side

• Forward and backwards

• Rotation

• Gliding

What is the other term for a freely movable joint?

• Immovable

• Slightly movable

• Synovial

What holds together immovable joints?

• Tendons

• Ligaments

• Fibres

• Joints

Flexion means

• the act of causing a limb to bend

• the action of the limb turning around

• the action of the limb/ joint straightening

• The action of the limb moving outwards, away from the body

Extension means

• the act of causing a limb to bend

• the action of the limb turning around

• the action of the limb/ joint straightening

• The action of the limb moving outwards, away from the body

Abduction means

• the act of causing a limb to bend

• the action of the limb turning around

• the action of the limb/ joint straightening

• The action of the limb moving outwards, away from the body