ELETAL SYSTEM
THE SK
JOINTS IN THE
HUMAN BODY
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Distinguish between the
01 classifications of joints and
understand the functions of each
type.
Review various joint movements
02 and explain how ligaments and
cartilage contribute to joint
stability.
Relate joint concepts to everyday
03 activities and discuss the
importance of maintaining healthy
joints for overall well-being.
LET’S DISCUSS
DEFINITION
OF JOINTS
A joint, also known as an articulation, is any place where
adjacent bones or bone and cartilage come together
to form a connection. Joints allow for movement (e.g.,
limb movement) and stability (e.g., skull bones’ stability).
They can be classified based on structure (fibrous,
cartilaginous, or synovial) and function (immobile,
slightly movable, or freely movable).
STRUCTURAL TYPES
Fibrous joints are where Cartilaginous joints are a type Synovial joints are
adjacent bones are strongly of joint where the bones are characterized by a synovial
united by fibrous connective connected by cartilage. An cavity filled with synovial fluid,
tissue. An example of this is the example of a cartilaginous joint which lubricates and nourishes
membrane between the ulna is the pubic symphysis. the joint. An example of a
and radius called interosseous. synovial joint is the knee joint.
SYNOVIAL JOINTS
BALL-AND-
SOCKET
Ball-and-socket joints consist of a spherical head of
one bone fitting into a cup-like depression of
another bone.
The shoulder joint is a classic example of a ball-and-
socket joint; the head of the humerus forms the
"ball" part of the joint, while the shallow, cup-shaped
glenoid cavity of the scapula serves as the "socket."
SYNOVIAL JOINTS
HINGE
JOINTS
Hinge joints allow movement primarily in one plane,
like a door hinge, permitting only flexion and
extension.
The elbow joint is a hinge joint formed by the
articulation of the humerus (upper arm bone) with
the ulna and radius (forearm bones). It allows for
movements like flexion and extension of the arm.
SYNOVIAL JOINTS
PIVOT
JOINTS
Pivot joints, also known as rotary joints, are a type
of synovial joint in the human body that allow
rotational movement around a central axis.
The atlantoaxial joint between the first and second
cervical vertebrae (C1 and C2) is a pivot joint. It
allows for rotation of the head from side to side,
such as when shaking the head "no."
SYNOVIAL JOINTS
CONDYLOID
JOINTS
Condyloid joints allow movement in two planes,
primarily flexion and extension, as well as some
abduction and adduction.
The radiocarpal joint in the wrist is a condyloid joint
formed by the articulation of the radius and a row of
carpal bones. This joint allows for flexion, extension,
abduction, and adduction movements of the hand.
SYNOVIAL JOINTS
SADDLE
JOINTS
Saddle joints are similar to condyloid joints but have
a greater range of motion. They allow for flexion,
extension, abduction, adduction, and circumduction.
The carpometacarpal joint of the thumb is a saddle
joint, where the trapezium bone of the wrist
articulates with the first metacarpal bone of the
thumb. This joint allows for various movements.
SYNOVIAL JOINTS
GLIDING
JOINTS
A gliding joint is a type of synovial joint in the human
body characterized by the sliding or gliding
movement of the articulating surfaces of bones.
Intertarsal joints allow for subtle gliding movements
between the tarsal bones. These movements
contribute to the flexibility of the foot, facilitating
actions such as walking, running, and balancing.
ANCE TASK
PERFORM
Goals:
To demonstrate an understanding of joint concepts by relating them to
everyday activities and discussing the importance of maintaining healthy
joints for overall well-being.
Roles:
You are a health educator tasked with creating a presentation.
Audience:
The audience consists of high school students aged 14-18 years.
Situation:
As part of the health education curriculum, you have been asked to create a
presentation that helps students understand the significance of joints in and
how maintaining healthy joints contributes to overall well-being.
HOW WILL IT BE GRADED?
EXCELLENT GOOD SATISFACTORY NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
CRITERIA
(10 POINTS) (7-9 POINTS) (4-6 POINTS) (1-3 POINTS)
Successful connection, minor
RELATING JOINT Effective connection, accurate Attempted connection, struggles Ineffective connection,
inaccuracies, satisfactory
CONCEPTS identification, clear explanations. with accuracy or clarity. inaccuracies, unclear explanations.
explanations.
Clear explanation, accurate Ineffective explanation,
MAINTAINING HEALTHY Adequate explanation, minor Attempted explanation, incomplete
identification, comprehensive inaccuracies, insufficient
JOINTS omissions, satisfactory discussion. or inaccurate, limited discussion.
discussion. discussion.
Active engagement, consistent Attempted engagement, struggles Ineffective engagement, lacks
INTERACTIVE Engaging, occasional lapses, mostly
participation, effective with consistency, limited consistency, minimal
COMPONENT effective reinforcement.
reinforcement. reinforcement. reinforcement.
Good skills, mostly clear
Excellent skills, clear articulation, Fair skills, some difficulties in
articulation, engaging delivery, Poor skills, significant difficulties
PRESENTATION SKILLS engaging delivery, effective
effective multimedia use, minor
articulation, pacing, delivery, or
impede understanding.
multimedia use. multimedia use.
lapses.
OVERALL Well-organized and engaging Presentation is organized and May lack organization or
Minimal effort in presentation.
PRESENTATION presentation. informative. engagement.
RESOURCES PAGE
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forget to delete this page before presenting.
SHORTCUT KEYS
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while in presentation mode.
B for blur C for confetti U for unveil
D for drumroll M for mic drop
Any number from
0-9 0-9 for a timer
O for bubbles Q for quiet
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