Types of Joints

Joints are the areas where two or more bones meet.

• True

• False

Some joints are structured to allow movement.

• True

• False

How many types of joints are there?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which is INCORRECT about fixed joints?

• This is where one bone is connected directly to another bone. These joints do not move.

• Fixed joints keep certain areas of the body

  stable.

• Fixed joints are separated by a thin layer of fibrous connective tissue.

• This joint can be found in the rib cage.

Fill-in-the-blanks

Slightly movable joints have a very ________ range of motion. They are separated by a layer or cushion of _________.

• wide, tendons

• huge, muscles

• limited, cartilage

• great, tissues

Slightly movable joint can be found in the spinal column.

• True

• False

Synovial or freely movable joints are the most common type of joint found in the human body.

• True

• False

Fill-in-the-blanks

Synovial joints have synovial ______ between the bones and cartilage which help _______ and protect them.

• fluid, lubricate

• water, cover

• tissue, strengthen

• substance, support

Ball and socket, gliding, saddle, hinge, pivot, and condyloid are all examples of synovial joints.

• True

• False