Joints

Front 1

What joint is made up of a rounded end of a bone that fits snuggly with another bone? It is found in the shoulder and hip.

Back 1

a ball and socket joint

Front 2

This joint is found where bones are fused together so thatno movement can be made. It is found in the skull.

Back 2

an immovable joint

Front 3

This type of joint allows movement in only one direction, like a door. It is found in the elbow, knee, fingers, jaw and toes.

Back 3

a hinge joint

Front 4

This type of joint is found where bones fit on another bone for movement. They are found in the neck, forearm and lower leg.

Back 4

a pivot joint

Front 5

This type of joint is found where bones slip over other bones with flowing movement. It is found in the spine, wrist and ankle.

Back 5

a gliding joint

Front 6

This is found between bones to cushion them.

Back 6

cartilage

Front 7

This holds bones in place.

Back 7

ligament

Front 8

This is where bones meet.

Back 8

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