How Joints Differ in Design (OCR GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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Fibrous joint structure
Fibrous joint structure
Dense fibrous connective tissue
Fibrous joint movement type
Fibrous joint movement type
Immovable (synarthrosis)
Cartilaginous joint structure
Cartilaginous joint structure
Connected by cartilage
Cartilaginous joint movement
Cartilaginous joint movement
Limited movement (amphiarthrosis)
Synovial joint structure
Synovial joint structure
Joint cavity filled with synovial fluid
Synovial joint movement type
Synovial joint movement type
Free movement (diarthrosis)
Hinge joint movement planes
Hinge joint movement planes
One plane (uniaxial)
Ball & socket movement planes
Ball & socket movement planes
Multiple planes (multiaxial)
Ball & socket joint examples
Ball & socket joint examples
Shoulder and hip
Pivot joint movement type
Pivot joint movement type
Rotational around single axis (uniaxial)
Saddle joint movement planes
Saddle joint movement planes
Two planes (biaxial)
Saddle joint example
Saddle joint example
Thumb (carpometacarpal joint)
Plane joint movement type
Plane joint movement type
Limited gliding movements (nonaxial)
Condyloid joint movement planes
Condyloid joint movement planes
Two planes (biaxial)
Synovial joints: stability vs mobility
Synovial joints: stability vs mobility
Prioritise mobility but less stable