Types of Joints

Which of the following is made up of the vertebrae?

• cartilage

• backbone

• skull

• rib cage

Which is an example of a immovable joint?

• shoulder

• Elbow

• Ankle

• Skull

What term is given to the point where 2 or more bones meet?

• Joint

• Ligament

• Cartilage

Which is a characteristic of a slightly moveable joint?

• Allow for many movements to occur

• Can move only left and right

• Bones are seperated by a layer of cartilage

Which is an example of a hinge joint

• knee and elbow

• shoulder and hip

• neck

• ankle and wrist

Allow bones to move in almost any direction

• Pivotal joint
• Ball and socket joint
• Hinge joint
• Gliding joint

What coats and protects the end of bones?

• tendons

• cartilage

• muscles

• more bones

_______________ bind bone to bone.

• ligaments

• tendons

• muscles

• cartilage

Which joints in the human skeleton work in a similar way?

• hips and backbone
• elbows and shoulders
• toes and shoulders
• ankles and wrists

The humerus meets the radius and ulna at the...

• elbow joint
• knee joint
• ankle joint
• shoulder joint