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Identify the different types of joints according to mobility and give examples for each?
There are three main types of joints based on mobility: immovable (synarthrosis) joints, slightly movable (amphiarthrosis) joints, and freely movable (diarthrosis) joints. Examples of immovable joints include sutures in the skull, slightly movable joints include intervertebral discs, and freely movable joints include the knee and elbow joints.
Types of joints in human body?
There are six main types of joints in the human body: Hinge joints - allow movement in one direction (e.g., elbows, knees) Ball and socket joints - allow movement in multiple directions (e.g., hips, shoulders) Pivot joints - allow rotation around a central point (e.g., neck) Gliding joints - allow sliding movements (e.g., wrists, ankles) Saddle joints - allow movement in two perpendicular directions (e.g., thumbs) Condyloid joints - allow movement in multiple directions except rotation (e.g., wrists)
How much JOINTS are there in a human body?
There are 360 joints in the human body. Joints are where two or more bones meet and allow movement. Examples include the knee, elbow, and shoulder joints.
What are 3 types of joints in the skeleton?
Synovial joints: These joints are the most common type and allow for a wide range of motion. Examples include the knee, elbow, and shoulder joints. Cartilaginous joints: These joints are connected by cartilage, which allows for slight movement. Examples include the joints between the vertebrae in the spine. Fibrous joints: These joints are connected by fibrous tissue and allow for minimal to no movement. Examples include the sutures in the skull.
Where can you find the ball and sacket joint?
Hip and shoulder joints are two examples in humans of ball and sOcket joints
