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James Kevin Lafon

different types of joints and their functions

TermDefinition
Gliding joint One bone slides over another. example, carpals, tarsals
Ball and Socket joint Bone has a smooth head that fits into the cup-like structure of another
Pivot Joint One bone rotates in a ring of another bone that does not move. Examples, head and neck; forearms and Neck
Hinge joint Allows back and forth movement; knees, Elbows, fingers, toes
Immovable joints Allows little or no movement; Cranium and Sternum
Cartilaginous joints Separate the vertebrae in the vertebrae column; slightly movable
synovial joints Make up a majority of joints in the body and allows for free movement
Ligaments link bones together and limit the range of movement of the joint
Tendons Provides place for muscle to connect to bone
condylar Joints that can move in two different planes at once (bend, straighten, and move side to side). Examples, knees, elbows, jaw
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