Joint Types Flashcards

Our joint types flashcards are a fun and interactive way to learn about different types of joints in the human body. Each flashcard features an English word on one side and its corresponding definition on the other, along with audio pronunciation to aid in learning. With our joint types flashcards, you can easily improve your understanding of the various joints that allow movement in the body.

Bones are classified into four main types: long bones, short bones, flat bones, and irregular bones.

Long bones, such as the femur in the leg, are longer than they are wide, providing support and mobility.

Short bones, such as those found in the wrist and ankle, are cube-shaped and help with movement and stability.

Flat bones, like the skull and ribs, protect vital organs and provide a broad surface for muscle attachment.

Irregular bones, such as the vertebrae, have complex shapes and support various body structures. Each type of bone plays a crucial role in the body’s structure and function.

Flashcards: Joint Types

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quick facts

  • There are three main types of joints in the human body: fibrous joints, cartilaginous joints, and synovial joints.
  • Fibrous joints are connected by dense connective tissue and allow for little to no movement, such as the joints in the skull.
  • Cartilaginous joints are connected by cartilage and allow for slight movement, such as the joints between the vertebrae in the spine.
  • Synovial joints are the most common type of joint in the body and are connected by a synovial capsule filled with synovial fluid, allowing for a wide range of movement.
  • Some examples of synovial joints include the knee, shoulder, and hip joints.

card list

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Ball and socket jointA joint that allows for movement in many directions.
Hinge jointA joint that allows bones to move back and forth in one direction.
Pivot jointA joint that allows bones to rotate around each other.
Saddle jointA joint that allows movement back and forth and side to side, like a thumb moving in different directions.
Condyloid jointA joint that allows movement in multiple directions, like bending and straightening, side to side.
Gliding jointA joint that allows bones to glide smoothly over each other.
Fixed jointA joint that does not move at all.
Synchondrosis JointA joint where bones are joined by hyaline cartilage, allowing for slight movement.
Syndesmosis JointA joint where two bones are connected by strong ligaments.
Cartilaginous JointA joint where bones are connected by fibrocartilage or hyaline cartilage, allowing for slight movement.
Synovial JointA joint that allows for smooth movement between bones.
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