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Which joint is unique to the hand and how does the joint move the hand?
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∙ 9y ago
Having an opposable thumb is unique.
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How is thumb movement unique?
Move your thumb. Now try and move your (on your right hand) first finger in the same direction. It doesn't bend that way, but thumbs do. They are oppossable.
What is the difference between movable joint and elbow joint?
this is because the partially movable joint wont move as easy r quickly as that of the elbow joint.
What is the joint that connects the hand to the fingers?
The joint above the hand is easy but it is called the wrist.. Come on seriously who doent knoe that?
Why does the shape of the joint allows the neck to move?
the type of joint found in the neck is the pivot joint
What joint allows your wrist and had to move?
the gliding joint
Why does your body need movable and immovable joints?
Your body needs movable and immovable joints to be able to move, such as your knee joint. Your knee joint helps you run. There also is a hand joint that helps move your hand. Immovable joints shouldn't be moved because it is not neceesary. For further explaination, use google as a source.
How do the joints in your shoulder move?
It's basically a 'ball and socket' joint. - think along the lines of holding a tennis ball in your hand. The shoulder joint itself is the socket and the end of the arm is the ball. Muscles hold the joint in place - while allowing it to move.
Are there natural single-joint movements?
An exercise like a bicep curl would be an example of a single joint movement. You can also move your thumb by the gliding joint that attaches it to the hand. I'm sure there are many others.
Is the hinge joint in the hand and wrist?
No, the Ball and socket joint is in the hand and wrist. An example of a hinge joint is the knee.
What is an immveable joint?
A joint that doesn't move.
Which joint enables you to move your arms?
joint
How is thumb movement unique?
Move your thumb. Now try and move your (on your right hand) first finger in the same direction. It doesn't bend that way, but thumbs do. They are oppossable.
What is the opposite of a moveable joint?
The opposite of a movable joint would be an immovabl joint, which is a joint that does not move.
What kind joint can move in a complete circle?
The ball and socket joint can move in a complete circle.
A joint that doesn't move?
The sternoclavicular joint is a joint which does not move. This is the area of cartilage which joins the clavicle (or collar bone) to the sternum (or breast bone).
Why does my right hand's thumb joint make cracking sounds when I move it It is swollen a bit and now my right arm throbs from my hand all the way to my shoulder?
you've probbably got arthreitus
What kind of joint move up and down?
Hinge joint.
