2. A JOINT is a part where
bones meet together in the
joint by a strong, elastic
tissue known as Ligament.
3. Kinds of Joints
● Hinge Joint- this joint permits
movement in only one direction.
examples of this are finger joints,
enable joints and toe joints.
● Ball and Socket Joint (Universal point)
- this joint permits movement in any
direction. It allows bone movement in
circular or in up and down motion free>
example of this joint are the end of the
arm bone and wrist joint.
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7. ● Saddle Joint- this joint permits the
ends of the bones to slide freely
over each other. An example of this
kind of joint is the one located at the
base of the thumb.
● Gliding Joint- this joint permits the
small bones to slip over each other.
Examples of this kind of joint is the
point connecting the small bones of
the ankle.
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9. ● Pivot Joint- this kind of joint
permits you to move a portion of
your body without moving the
part while to which it is
connected. An example of this
joint is the joint connecting the
bone in the head and the neck.
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11. Aside from the joint is the
cartilage. A cartilage is a
flexible, smooth yet strong
connective tissue that
covers the ends of the
bone.
12. Ligaments are bands of strong
fibrous tissues that connect bones
together. These keep the bones
moving in the only direction
permitted by the joints.
Tendons are tissues that
connect muscles to the bones.
