Questions and Answers
What type of joint permits circular movement and has the widest range of movement?
What type of joint permits back and forth motion?
Hinged Joints
Which joint permits the rotation of one bone around another?
Pivot Joint
What type of joint permits a sliding motion of one bone over another?
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Which joint permits movement in two planes?
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What type of joint allows for hinge type movement in two directions?
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Study Notes
Types of Freely Movable Joints
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Ball and Socket Joints
- Enables rotational movement and offers the greatest range of motion.
- Common example: shoulder joint.
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Hinged Joints
- Allows movement primarily in one plane, back and forth.
- Example of motions: knee joint facilitates flexion and extension, while shoulder joint supports forward and backward movement.
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Pivot Joint
- Facilitates rotation of one bone around another.
- Example: elbow joint allows for the hand to turn over.
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Gliding Joint
- Allows for a sliding motion between bones.
- Key locations: found at the ends of collarbones, between wrist bones, and between ankle bones.
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Saddle Joint
- Permits movement in two planes, offering more flexibility than a hinge joint.
- Notable example: base of the thumb.
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Condyloid (or Ellipsoid) Joint
- Supports hinge-like movement in two directions.
- Examples include the joints connecting fingers to the palm and toes to the soles of the feet.
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Explore the different types of freely movable joints in the human body with this quiz. Learn about ball and socket joints, hinged joints, pivot joints, and gliding joints through definitions and examples. Perfect for students studying anatomy or biology.
