Glossary Term - J
Alphabetical glossary of health & disability services, health terms and general MidCentral District Health Board information.
Joints
Where two or more bones meet is called a joint. There are different types of joint all through your body. Some joints are fixed, which means they cannot move at all. Other joints allow movement – different joints in different ways. ‘Ball and socket’ joints, like your hip or shoulder, allow the biggest range of movement. ‘Hinge’ joints, like your knee or elbow, allow movement up and down. ‘Pivot’ joints, like your neck, allow you to rotate your head from side to side.
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Last Updated 29/10/2007