Articulations and Joints of the Body Notes

Articulations and Joints of the Body Notes

Multiple Choice

In terms of function, which is considered an immovable?

• a synarthrosis

• an amphiarthrosis

• a diathrosis

• all joints are movable

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of synovial fluid?

• conduct electrical charge

• lubricate joint

• reduce friction

• provide shock absorption

Multiple Choice

The vertebra is a gliding joint.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

An example of a saddle joint can be found in the thumb.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

This type of joint allows the your first two vertebrae to rotate as in shaking your head no

• condyloid

• gliding

• pivot

• saddle