JOINTS

Joints are locations where bones connect to allow a movement to occur. 

These movements are controlled by the muscles, which are attached to the bones at the joint. 

Dependent on the position of the muscle attachments and the types of joint connection, various movements can be made.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF JOINTS

BALL AND SOCKET

 shoulder and hip

allows movement in many directions

HINGE

elbow, knee, phalanges, and jaw

injury can occur if twisted

PIVOT

head, neck and forearm

180 degree limited movement

SADDLE

thumb

ELLIPSOID

wrist

GLIDING

wrist, ankle, spine movement in many directions, but amount of movement is limited

FIXED

skull

no movement

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