Joints

Front

What type of movement does a Hinge Joint allow?

Back

Uniaxial

Front

What type of joint is characterized by bones united by hyaline cartilage and is almost always synarthrotic?

Back

Synchondroses

Front

What type of joint is characterized by bones united by fibrocartilage and is strong and amphiarthrotic?

Back

Symphyses

Front

What type of movement do Condylar joints allow?

Back

Biaxial

Front

What provides cushioning between the fibrous layer of the capsule and the synovial membrane or bone?

Back

Fatty pads

Front

What is the primary function of Synovial joints?

Back

To allow for a wide range of motion and flexibility.

Front

What type of joint allows for rotational movement around a single axis?

Back

Pivot joint.

Front

What are the two main types of cartilaginous joints?

Back

Synchondroses and Symphyses.

Front

What is the main characteristic of a Biaxial joint?

Back

It allows movement in two different planes.

Front

What type of joint is a ball-and-socket joint?

Back

Multiaxial.