This activity examines the types and functions of the joints in the human skeletal system. First students are asked to define and give examples of the seven main joints types in the body: hinge, pivot, gliding, ball-and-socket, saddle, ellipsoidal and fixed
Then students can get creative and imagine how range of motion would change if they could switch around the joints in the body to allow different functions.
After completing the activity, students can share in small groups or in front of t