Synovial Joints

Synovial Joints

Multiple Choice

Which joints are known as immovable?

• Cartilaginous

• Synovial

• Fibrous

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What is the name of the fibrous tissue in fibrous joints?

• Cartilage

• Sutures

• Synovial fluid

• Bursa

Multiple Choice

Which joint is separated by white fibrocartilage?

• Cartilaginous

• Synovial

• Fibrous

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of a fibrous joint?

• Cranium

• Elbow

• Shoulder

• Vertebral Column

Multiple Choice

Which structure lines a synovial joint capsule and houses the synovial fluid?

• Synovial Membrane

• Synovial Fluid

• Bursa

• Articular Cartilage

Multiple Choice

Which joint is being described - Cylindrical end of one bone fits into trough shaped surface on another. This only allows movement in one plane.

• Ball and socket

• Hinge

• Gliding

• Pivot

Multiple Choice

Which joint is being described - Rounded head of one bone fits into round socket of another allowing movement in all axes.

• Pivot

• Saddle

• Gliding

• Ball and Socket

Multiple Choice

Which joint is a condyloid joint similar in shape to?

• Ball and socket

• Gliding

• Pivot

• Saddle

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Which joint is being described - The unique, flat shape of the articulating surfaces in a gliding joint let the bones slide over one another, only allowing a limited range of movement.

• Saddle

• Gliding

• Hinge

• Pivot

Multiple Select

Which are examples of gliding joints?

• Tarsals

• Carpals

• Vertebrae

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