Topic 18.2

_________________ hold the bones of a movable joint in position and prevent dislocation.

• Tendon

• Ligaments

• Cartilages

• Synovial membranes

The end surfaces of the bones are covered with _________________ which acts as a shock absorber.

• Tendon

• Ligament

• Cartilage

• Synovial membrane

________________ are elongated cells that form the skeletal muscles of humans.

• Ligaments

• Connective tissues

• Muscle fibres

• Striated muscles

The diagram below shows two types of movable joints.

P is a ______________ .

• hinge joint

• ball-and-socket joint

The diagram below shows two types of movable joints.

Q is a ____________ .

• hinge joint

• ball-and-socket joint

The diagram below shows two types of movable joints.

P allows movement in ____________ .

• one plane only

• many planes

The diagram below shows two types of movable joints.

____________ is an example of joint P.

• Hip joint

• Elbow joint

The diagram below shows two types of movable joints.

____________ is an example of joint Q.

• Hip joint

• Elbow joint