2.8.5Inquiry Process
Movement of Joints- Skills — IB Biology HL Revision Notes & Topical Questions
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Curriculum Equation Key قوانين الرقم الهيدروجيني والاتزان الأيوني - pH & Acid-Base Equilibrium FormulasFast Exam Solution
pH = -log[H⁺] | pOH = -log[OH⁻] | pH + pOH = 14 | [H⁺][OH⁻] = 10⁻¹⁴
Word Equation & Conditions: الرقم الهيدروجيني = -لوغاريتم تركيز أيون الهيدروجين | pH + pOH = 14
Location & Specifications: الاتزان الأيوني، كيمياء 3 ثانوي، التحصيلي، و AP Chemistry.
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.
| Joint | Example | Movement |
|---|---|---|
| Hinge | Elbow, knee | One plane |
| Ball and socket | Hip, shoulder | Many 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.
- Moment of load = 5 N × 0.30 m = 1.5 N m.
- Moment of effort = F × 0.04 m.
- At balance, F × 0.04 = 1.5.
- 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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