A Level PE - Joints and Articulations:

A Level PE - Joints and Articulations:

Joint: An area if the body where two or more bones articulate to create human movement

Types of Joint:

1. Synovial
2. Fibrous
3. Cartilaginous

Synovial Joints:

• Allow free movement 

Come in the forms:

1. Pivot Joint (e.g. in the neck - turning your head side to side while swimming to breathe)
2. Hinge Joint (e.g. in the knee - kicking a ball)
3. Ball and Socket Joint (e.g. in the shoulder - bowling a cricket ball)
4. Gliding Joint (e.g. in…