Joints- Types of movement & ex

  1. Gliding
    Sliding or twisting

    Between carpals, between tarsals, ribs 2-7/ sternum
  2. Hinge
    Flexion & extension

    Elbow, phalanges
  3. Pivot
    Rotation around a central axis

    Proximal ends of radius & ulna, atlas & axis
  4. Ball and socket
    All planes & rotation (Flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, internal & external rotation)

    Shoulder, hip
Author
GoBroncos
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357193
Card Set
Joints- Types of movement & ex
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