Joints
Give one example of a "Hinge Joint"
Elbow or Knee
What is the longest and strongest bone in the body, providing structural support for standing, walking, and running. It connects the pelvis to the knee, supporting movement.
Femur
Name one common foot injuries among athletes, especially in sports played on hard surfaces like football or basketball.
Plantar fasciitis or "turf toe"
Give two examples of "Ball and Socket" joints.
Shoulders and Hips
This bone bears most of the body’s weight in the lower leg and plays a major role in movement and weight transfer during running, jumping, and kicking.
Tibia
A dislocation occurs when the bones in a joint are forced out of their normal position. What do we call a partial dislocation, or a dislocation that is relocated without medical assistance?
Subluxation
These joints have a rounded, ball-like end of one bone fitting into a cup-like structure of another bone, allowing for the greatest range of motion.
Ball and Socket Joints
This bone protects the knee joint and enhances the leverage of the thigh muscles (quadriceps), allowing for more efficient leg extension. It plays a key role in knee stability.
Patella
Pelvic fractures, hip impingement, and labrum tears are common injuries associated with this structure of the skeletal system.
Pelvic Girdle
This joint in the neck allows your head to rotate. Also found between the radius and ulna that rotate your forearm.
Pivot Joint
This skeletal anatomy supports the upper body and transfers weight to the lower limbs. It’s critical for balance, stability, and movement in activities like running and jumping.
Pelvic Girdle
What type of fractures, often associated with ankle sprains, are common in sports with quick changes in direction, such as basketball or soccer?
Fibula fractures
These joints are formed between two or more bones where the bones can only move along one axis to flex or extend.
Hinge Joints
The bones of the foot provide support, balance, and mobility, acting as a base for walking, running, and jumping. What is the name of the bones that form the arch of our foot?
The Metatarsals
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, which can occur in running or jumping athletes, is an injury to the tibia known as...
Shin splints