Types of Joints

5. one of the important functions of synovial fluid; cushions the weight distribution
7. makes joints slippery and egg-like appearance
12. highest range of motion; shoulder joint example
13. this type of joint allows for partial rotational motion such as the neck movement

1. part of the body that has a ball-and-socket joint
2. similar to the ball-and-socket joint however, shapes are different; wrist joint
3. synovial fluid can support these types of cells
4. minimal movement; clavicle + scapula movement when shrugging our shoulders
6. part of the body that is a hinge joint (singular)
8. main function of the synovial fluid which reduces friction between joints
9. one of the important functions of synovial fluid; takes away any warm friction between two bones
10. 2 articulating bones that are perpendicular to each other; type of joint
11. means egg-like