Basic Joint Anatomy Worksheet

Why is there little to no movement in a fibrous joint?
*Because it is hold tightly together by the fibrous tissue.

What is an example of a fibrous joint?
* The skull

Describe a cartilaginous joint and give an example.
* The cartilaginous joint hold united bones by the intervening fibrocartilage, and has very little movement. An example is the intervertebral discs on the vertebrae located on the spinal column.

What type of joint essentially allows free movement?
*Synovial Joints

What lubricates a joint cavity?
* Synovial fluid

For the following joint types please list the name of the joint type, the type of movement of the joint, the shape of the joint and an example.

Plane joint- Curved articular that permits gliding and slipping in a direction carpal bones.

Hinge joint- like an irregular cylinder that fits into concave groove elbow joints.

Condylar joint- Has two surfaces in each bone called condyles, similar to the hinge joint the knee joint is an example.

Ball and Socket joint- Spherical articulation which fits into a cup shaped cavity on the other bone can movement possible, shoulder joint.

Ellipsoidal joint- Wrist joint, oval that permits movement in variety directions.

Pivot joint- Has a bony peg that fits into concave notch which makes it rotate, the radius and ulna.

Saddle joint- Two western saddles movements occur in variety directions, joint at the base of the thumb.