Types of Joints and Movement

How many types of synovial joints are there?

• 4

• 5

• 3

• 6

Classifying joints as synarthrotic, amphiarthrotic, or diarthrotic represents  

• location in the body
• the composition of the joint
• the number of bones that joint affects
• degree of movement possible at the joint

Types of fibrous joints include  

• synarthrotic, amphiarthrotic, and diarthrotic 
• syndesmosis, suture, and gomphosis 
• synchondrosis, symphysis, and synovial
• pivot, condylar, and ellipsoidal

Cartilagenous joints are connected by  

• synovial fluid
• fibrous connective tissue. 
• hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage
• a joint capsule

A synovial membrane  

• is very thick with many layers of cells
• secretes serous fluid
•  secretes mucus
• secretes synovial fluid

Bones of a synovial joint are held together by  

• a synovial membrane
• a joint capsule
• a meniscus
• articular cartilage

Fluid-filled sacs containing synovial fluid are called  

• bursae
• menisci
• ligaments
• tendons

Which type of joints are freely moveable?

• cartilaginous joints

• synovial joints

• fibrous joints

How many major types of synovial joint are there?

• 6

• 8

• 3

The elbow joint is an example of a ...

• saddle joint

• hinge joint

• ball and socket joint