This document discusses the different types of joints in the human body. It explains that the place where two or more bones meet is called a joint, and that most joints allow movement. It describes the three main kinds of joints: hinge joints, which allow up and down movement; pivot joints, which allow back and forth movement; and ball-and-socket joints, which allow movement in all directions. The document quizzes the reader on these types of joints.

1. Chapter 4 – Your Bones Lesson 15 Where Bones Meet

2. In this lesson… You will learn how to match a particular group of joints to the type of movement it allows And how to indicate which groups of joints the elbow, neck, and shoulders belong to.

3. Where bones meet… We call the “meeting places” of bones joints

4. The place where 2 or more bones meet is called a joint. Most joints allow movement.

5. Look at pages 50 and 51 of your textbook. Which of these joints allow movement back and forth? Which allow movement up and down?

6. Three kinds of joints Hinge joints allow up and down movements.

7. Three kinds of joints Pivot joints allow back and forth movements.

8. Three kinds of joints Ball-and-socket joints allow movements in all directions

9. Let’s see what you’ve learned… Do all joints allow movement? No, but MOST of them do.

10. Let’s see what you’ve learned… Do the joints in your fingers and toes allow movement? Yes! You can wiggle them.

11. Let’s see what you’ve learned… Can you wiggle the joints in your skull? NO!

12. Let’s see what you’ve learned… What kind joint allows movement up and down? A hinge joint

13. Let’s see what you’ve learned… What kind of joint allows back and forth movement? A pivot joint

14. Let’s see what you’ve learned… What kind of joint allows movement in all directions? A ball-and-socket joint

15. Good Job! You’ve learned all about the different kinds of joints in your body. This completes today’s lesson.