Types of Joints

3. Type of joint that connects flat or slightly curved bone surfaces that glide against one another. Found between the tarsals
6. A type of joint which allows movement in two planes, but does not allow rotation. Found at the carpometacarpal articulation of the thumb
12. Type of synovial joint which allows rotation in one plane- a rounded point of one point of bone fits into a groove of another. Found between the first two vertebrae in the neck
13. A somewhat movable joint, also called AMPHIARTHRODIAL
14. Joint separated by a fibrocartilage that allows for slight movement between the

1. Type of joint that has a convex type portion of one bone fitting into a concave portion of another. Found between the bones of the fingers.
2. The study of motion of the human body
4. The scientific study of joints
5. The most maneuverable type of joint, allowing forward movement, backward movement and circular movement. Found in the hip and shoulder
7. A point of contact between bones, between cartilage and bones or between teeth and bones
8. A freely movable joint
9. Held together by strong ligaments which allow for minimal movements between the bones
10. A type of synovial joint which is found at the wrist
11. A very stable joint that doesn’t produce movement