Vcert Types of Joints and Joint Actions

The following is NOT one of the 3 Joint Classifications..

• Cartilaginous

• Cartilage

• Fibrous

• Synovial

The joints that allow the most movement are called

• Fixed

• Fibrous

• Cartilaginous

• Synovial

Examples of a Ball & Socket Joint are found in the

• Shoulder

• Knee

• Hip

• Ankle

A hinge joint allows

• A wide range of movements

• Circumduction

• Rotation

• Movement in only one direction (ie. backwards & forwards)

An example of a Saddle joint is in the

• Knee

• Hip

• Thumb

• Vertebral column

Which of the following is part of a Synovial joint

• Synovial membrane

• Joint cavity

• Ligament

• Cartilage

When kicking a football the knee

• Flexes

• Extends

• Abducts

• Adducts

Identify the joint action being performed.

• Extension
• Flexion
• Abduction
• Adduction

Identify the joint action being performed.

• Extension
• Flexion
• Abduction
• Adduction

Identify the joint action being performed.

• Extension
• Flexion
• Abduction
• Adduction