Identifying types of joints

What does the range of movement of different joints depend on?

The range of movement different joints can carry out depends on the type of joint.

What is a hinge joint?

A hinge joint is a joint that allows movement mostly in one direction in an 'open and closed' motion

What type of motion does a hinge joint allow?

This type of motion is called flexion and extension.

What are some examples of hinge joints?

Some examples of hinge joints are: elbows, knees and ankles.

What does the hinge joint diagram show?

The hinge joint diagram shows an example of a hinge joint along with a description of the range of motion of a hinge joint. The elbow is an example of a hinge joint.

What is a ball and socket joint?

A ball and socket joint is a joint that allows movement in many different directions because it can rotate backwards, forwards and sideways.

What types of motion can a ball and socket joint carry out?

These types of motion can be described as abduction, adduction and rotation.

What are some examples of ball and socket joints?

Some examples of ball and socket joints are: the hip and shoulder joints.

What does the ball and socket joint diagram show?

The ball and socket joint diagram shows an example of a ball and socket joint along with a description of the range of motion of a ball and socket joint. The shoulder is an example of a ball and socket joint.