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Joints,
Ligaments, Tendons, and Cartilage
Bones are connected to each other by ligaments.
Bones are connected
to muscles by tendons.
The place where two
bones meet is called a joint.
There
are many different types of joints.
Immovable Joint - Does not move
Skull
Hinge Joint - Move in one direction only, like
a door hinge
Between the bones in your fingers and toes
Elbows
Knees
Ball and Socket Joint - Can move in any direction
Shoulders
Hips
Pivot Joint - Side to side movement
Neck
(base of skull)
Gliding Joint - Allows bending and twisting
Wrists
Ankles
Your nose and
ears are not made of bone.
They are made
of cartilage, a flexible substance that is not
as hard as bone.
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