Synovial Joints and their structure

How many types of synovial joints are there?

• 5

• 6

• 4

Which one is not an example of a synovial joint?

• Elbow

• Wrist

• Vertebrae

A pivot joint allows for what type of movement?

• Rotational/turning movements

• Side to side

• Up and down

• All of them

What is an example of a pivot joint?

• Wrist

• Vertebrae (of the neck)

• Tarsals

• Hip

What is the joint where the rounded end of one bone fits into a ring?

• Saddle

• Ball and socket

• Condyloid

• Pivot

What is an example of a condyloid joint?

• Wrist

• Clavicle and scapula

• Thumb

Which joint is where the curved surface of the carpals joins with the radius?

• Saddle

• Gliding

• Condyloid

What movements are allowed at a condyloid joint (wrist)?

• Side to side

• Forwards and backwards

• Both of the options listed

What type of joint is it when one bone rests on another and fits perfectly?

• Saddle

• Ball and socket

• Condyloid

What is an example of a saddle joint?

• Thumb

• Wrist

• Hip

• Elbow