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Movement of Joints- Skills — IB Biology HL Revision Notes & Topical Questions

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Part 1 of 5Parts of a Synovial Joint

Cartilage
  • Cartilage Smooth hyaline cartilage covers the bone ends, reducing friction and absorbing shocks.
Synovial fluid
  • Synovial fluid A lubricating fluid secreted by the synovial membrane reduces friction and nourishes the cartilage.
Joint capsule
  • Joint capsule A tough fibrous capsule surrounds the joint and keeps the synovial fluid in place.
Ligaments
  • Ligaments Strong fibrous bands join bone to bone, stabilising the joint and limiting its range of movement.
Tendons
  • Tendons Tendons attach muscles to bones so that muscle contraction pulls on the skeleton.

Part 2 of 5Joint Types and Muscle Action

Hinge joint
  • Hinge joint Found at the elbow and knee, it allows movement in one plane, like a door opening and closing.
Ball and socket joint
  • Ball and socket joint Found at the hip and shoulder, it allows movement in many directions, including rotation.
Elbow flexion
  • Elbow flexion The biceps contracts and the triceps relaxes to bend the arm.
Elbow extension
  • Elbow extension The triceps contracts and the biceps relaxes to straighten the arm.
JointExampleMovement
HingeElbow, kneeOne plane
Ball and socketHip, shoulderMany planes

Part 3 of 5Levers and Measurement

Levers and Measurement
Lever
  • Lever The bone acts as a rigid bar, the joint as the pivot, and the muscle supplies the effort force.
Moments
  • Moments Moment equals force multiplied by perpendicular distance from the pivot;
    • balance occurs when moments are equal.
Range of movement
  • Range of movement A goniometer measures the angle through which a joint can move.
Variables
  • Variables Compare ages or activities by measuring angle at maximum flexion and extension with repeated trials.

Part 4 of 5Worked Example

Question

  • The biceps attaches 4 cm from the elbow pivot.
  • A 5 N weight is held in the hand 30 cm from the pivot.
  • Ignoring the forearm's weight, calculate the force the biceps must exert to hold the arm still.

  1. Moment of load = 5 N × 0.30 m = 1.5 N m.
  2. Moment of effort = F × 0.04 m.
  3. At balance, F × 0.04 = 1.5.
  4. F = 1.5 ÷ 0.04 = 37.5 N.

Answer The biceps must exert 37.5 N, seven and a half times the weight held.

Part 5 of 5Exam Checklist & Tips

2.8.5 – Key Points for the Exam

  • Synovial joint A joint with a fluid-filled cavity between bones, allowing free movement.
  • Ligament Tissue that connects bone to bone.
  • Tendon Tissue that connects muscle to bone.
  • Flexor A muscle that bends a joint.
  • Extensor A muscle that straightens a joint.

Common Mistakes

  • Mixing up tendons and ligaments.
  • Saying both antagonistic muscles contract together to move the joint.
  • Writing that cartilage is bone.
  • Measuring the lever distance to the bone's end rather than to the pivot.

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