I WONDER - What Are The Different Types Of Joints? Me Pregunto - Cuáles Son Los Diferentes Tipos De Articulaciones?

The video explains the different types of joints in the human body, including ellipsoidal, sliding, and hinged joints. It describes their locations and functions, such as allowing various movements or restricting motion to one direction. Examples include knuckles, wrists, spine, ankles, knees, and elbows.

What is the primary function of joints in the human body?

• To facilitate movement

• To store calcium

• To produce blood cells

• To protect internal organs

Where are ellipsoidal joints primarily located?

• In the spine

• In the shoulders

• In the knees

• On the knuckles and wrists

What type of movement do sliding joints allow?

• Sliding between flat bones

• Rotation

• Circular motion

• Bending and extension

Which joints are found in the knees and elbows?

• Hinged joints

• Ellipsoidal joints

• Ball and socket joints

• Pivot joints

What is the unique movement capability of hinged joints?

• They move only backwards and forwards

• They allow sliding motion

• They can move in all directions

• They rotate around an axis