Axial Versus Appendicular Skeleton and Types of Joints

These flashcards cover the differences between the axial and appendicular skeletons and the various types of joints in the human body.

What does the axial skeleton consist of?

The axial skeleton consists of the skull, vertebral column (C1-coccyx), ribs, and sternum.

What are the components of the appendicular skeleton?

The appendicular skeleton consists of the shoulder girdle; bones of the arms, wrists, hands, and pelvic girdle; and bones of the legs, ankles, and feet.

What is a joint?

A joint is a junction of bones.

What type of joint allows virtually no movement?

Fibrous joints allow virtually no movement, such as the sutures of the skull.

What type of joint allows limited movement and provides an example?

Cartilaginous joints allow limited movement. An example is intervertebral joints.

What type of joint allows considerable movement?

Synovial joints allow considerable movement. Examples include elbows and knees.