1.1.a Synovial Joints and component of joint

A synovial joint is...

• A freely movable joint where 2 or more bones articulate

• Where 2 or more bones articulate

• A slightly movable joint where 2 or more bone meet

• Where 2 or more bones meet but they cannot move

A freely movable joint where 2 or more bones articulate is a ________ joint

Hinge and ball and socket are both types of what?

• Synovial Joints

• Slightly moveable points

• Door fixings

• Bones

Select the two hinge joints

• Elbow

• Knee

• Hip

• Shoulder

Select the two ball and socket joints

• Elbow

• Knee

• Hip

• Shoulder

Reduces friction between bones and acts as a shock absorber

• Cartlidge

• Ligament

• Tendon

• Synovial Fluid

Cartlidge, reduces _______ between bones and acts as a _____ ________

Connects muscle to bones, pulls on the bone when the muscle contracts to facilitate movement

• Cartlidge

• Ligament

• Tendon

• Synovial Fluid

Tendons connect ______ to bones, pulls on the bone when the muscle contracts to __________ movement

Connects bone to bones to stabilise the joint, prevent dislocations and reduce shock

• Cartlidge

• Ligament

• Tendon

• Synovial Fluid