How Joints Differ in Design (OCR GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
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What type of movement do fibrous joints allow?
What type of movement do fibrous joints allow?
Immovable
What connects bones in cartilaginous joints?
What connects bones in cartilaginous joints?
Cartilage
What key feature characterises synovial joints?
What key feature characterises synovial joints?
Joint cavity with synovial fluid
How many planes of movement do hinge joints allow?
How many planes of movement do hinge joints allow?
One plane (uniaxial)
Which is an example of a ball and socket joint?
Which is an example of a ball and socket joint?
Hip
What type of movement do pivot joints allow?
What type of movement do pivot joints allow?
Rotational around single axis
Which joint is an example of a saddle joint?
Which joint is an example of a saddle joint?
Thumb (carpometacarpal)
What type of movement do plane (gliding) joints allow?
What type of movement do plane (gliding) joints allow?
Limited gliding (nonaxial)
How many planes of movement do condyloid joints allow?
How many planes of movement do condyloid joints allow?
Two planes (biaxial)
Which joint type offers the widest range of motion?
Which joint type offers the widest range of motion?
Ball and socket
Which joint type prioritises stability over mobility?
Which joint type prioritises stability over mobility?
Fibrous joints
What function does the knee's hinge design provide?
What function does the knee's hinge design provide?
Strong support for weight-bearing