Firmness and Locomotion
Firmness and Locomotion
The image you sent is a diagram of different types of joints in the human body. The text
labels the different parts of a joint, including the bones, cartilage, ligaments, and
synovial fluid. The text also describes the three main types of joints: fixed, slightly
movable, and freely movable.
Fixed joints: These joints are immovable, and the bones are joined together by
strong fibrous tissue. An example of a fixed joint is the joint between the bones of
the skull.
Slightly movable joints: These joints allow for a small amount of movement.
They are connected by cartilage, which is a flexible tissue. An example of a
slightly movable joint is the joint between the vertebrae in the spine.
Freely movable joints: These joints allow for a wide range of movement. They
are lined with synovial fluid, which reduces friction between the bones. There are
three main types of freely movable joints: ball-and-socket joints, hinge joints, and
gliding joints.
o Ball-and-socket joints: These joints allow for movement in all directions.
An example of a ball-and-socket joint is the shoulder joint.
o Hinge joints: These joints allow for movement in one plane only, like a
hinge on a door. An example of a hinge joint is the elbow joint.
o Gliding joints: These joints allow bones to slide past each other. An
example of a gliding joint is the joint between the wrist bones.
Tendons vs. Ligaments: