Download Joints File - the Redhill Academy

You already know about:
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The Function of the
skeleton.
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The Names of Bones.
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The different types of Bone.
Today we will learn about:
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The three different types of joints in
the body.
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The structure of a synovial joint
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Connective tissues
Also known as Fibrous
joints as the bones are held
together by fibrous,
connective tissues.
There is no movement in
these joints.
Examples of this type of
joint can be found in the
skull and pelvis.
Also known as Cartilaginous
joints as the bones are
separated by cartilage.
There is some slight
movement in these joints.
Examples of this type of
joint are between the
vertebrae and also between
the ribs and the sternum.
Also known as synovial
joints as these
contain synovial fluid
inside a pocket called
the synovial
membrane which
lubricates the joint.
These allow movement
in one or more
directions and are the
most common of the
three joints.
Cartilage - forms cushions between bones so that
the bones do not rub together and wear away..
Ligaments-attach bone to bone. If there were no
ligaments the joint would be unstable.
Tendons - attach muscle to bone. It is the
attachment of muscle to bone that allows movement.
Appendicular skeleton
Axial skeleton
Fibrous joint
Cartilaginous joint
Synovial joint
A. The main axis of the body, which includes the bones of the skull, spine
and rib cage.
B.
Joints which do not allow any movement, such as those between the
plates of the skull.
C.
Joints which only allow a small degree of movement, such as those
found between the vertebrae.
D.
Joints which allow movement in one or more directions and are the most
common of the three joints
E.
The bones of the limbs together with the bones of the shoulder and hip
girdle.