Skeletal System and Types of Joints

Of all the joints in the body, which type of joint allows the greatest range of movement?

• Ball and Socket Joints

• Hinge Joints

• Pivot Joints

• Gliding Joints

Which type of joint allows extensive flexion and extension with only a small amount of rotation?

• Ball and Socket Joint

• Hinge Joint

• Pivot Joint

• Gliding Joint

Which type of joint allows only rotation?

• Gliding Joint

• Ball and Socket Joint

• Hinge Joint

• Pivot Joint

Which type of joint allows flexion and extension through a slight gliding motion between the ends of small bones?

• Ball and Socket Joint

• Hinge Joint

• Pivot Joint

• Gliding Joint

Which type of joint occurs where concave and convex surfaces meet?

• Pivot Joint

• Gliding Joint

• Condyloid Joint

• Saddle Joint

Which type of joint allows movement in all directions, however not full rotations?

• Gliding Joint

• Saddle Joint

• Condyloid Joint

• Pivot Joint

What is the purpose of synovial fluid in synovial joints?

• To hold the joint together

• To lubricate the joint

• To prevent bone rubbing

• To provide flexibility to the joint

Which connective tissue attaches bone to muscle?

• Ligaments

• Synovial Fluid

• Cartilage

• Tendons

Which connective tissue attaches bone to bone?

• Ligaments

• Synovial Fluid

• Cartilage

• Tendons

What type of joint movement involves straightening or extending a limb?

• Extension

• Flexion

• Abduction

• Adduction