IGCSE: Joint types, structure and formation

Name three types of joints:

___ is an example of an immovable (fibrous) joint.

Two types of synovial joints are:

• Round and hole, bend

• Ball and socket, Hinge

• Ball and hole, twist

• Round and socket, Hinge

4 examples of synovial joints in the body are____:

List the 5 structures found in a synovial joint:

The role of the synovial membrane is to:

• Produces synovial fluid

• Lines the capsule and lubricates the joint

• Creates and secretes synovial fluid

• Contains and secretes synovial fluid

What is the role of ligaments?

• Hold joint together, provide joint stability

• Connects to muscles to provide movement

• Hold joint together, provide movement

• Connects to muscles, provides joint stability

What is the role of the joint (fibrous) capsule?

• Protection, holds joint together

• Lubricates the joint providing movement

• Protects and lubricates the joint

• Holds joint together

The role of the cartilage is___