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Which type of joint allows for uniaxial flexion-extension movements, resembling the hinge on a door?
Which type of joint allows for uniaxial flexion-extension movements, resembling the hinge on a door?
Which joint type has articular surfaces that resemble a saddle on a horse's back?
Which joint type has articular surfaces that resemble a saddle on a horse's back?
The sternoclavicular joint allows bones to slide on one another in which direction?
The sternoclavicular joint allows bones to slide on one another in which direction?
Which joint type has a ball-shaped head of one bone fitting into a socket-like concavity of another?
Which joint type has a ball-shaped head of one bone fitting into a socket-like concavity of another?
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An elliptical convex articular surface fitting into an elliptical concave surface is a characteristic of which joint type?
An elliptical convex articular surface fitting into an elliptical concave surface is a characteristic of which joint type?
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Which joint type has two distinct convex surfaces articulating with two concave surfaces?
Which joint type has two distinct convex surfaces articulating with two concave surfaces?
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Study Notes
Joint Types and Movements
- Hinge joints permit uniaxial flexion-extension movements, functioning similarly to a door hinge.
- Saddle joints exhibit articular surfaces that resemble a saddle on a horse's back, allowing for a unique range of motion.
- The sternoclavicular joint allows for sliding movements of the bones, primarily enabling movement in multiple directions including forward, backward, and upwards.
- Ball-and-socket joints consist of a ball-shaped head of one bone fitting into a socket-like concavity of another, offering the greatest range of motion among joint types.
- Ellipsoidal joints feature an elliptical convex articular surface fitting into an elliptical concave surface, facilitating movement in two planes.
- Bicondylar joints articulate with two distinct convex surfaces engaging with two concave surfaces, enabling limited movement primarily in one plane.
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Test your knowledge on the three types of synovial joints: plane joint, hinge joint, and pivot joint. Learn about their characteristics and examples of each type.
