Midterm 1 Types of Joints and Joint Movements quiz 7

Which of the following is an example of a fibrous joint?

• Hip joint

• Elbow joint

• Skull sutures

• Knee joint

Which joint provides the greatest range of motion?

• Ball and socket joint

• Hinge joint

• Pivot joint

• Gliding joint

What type of joint is the shoulder joint?

• Pivot joint

• Hinge joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Gliding joint

Which joint allows movement in only one plane?

• Hinge joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Gliding joint

In which type of joint is there no movement?

• Fibrous joint

• Cartilaginous joint

• Synovial joint

• Immovable joint

What is the main function of synovial fluid in synovial joints?

• It acts as a lubricant for smooth movement.

• It provides nutrients to the joint cells.

• It prevents bacterial infections.

• It provides structural support.

Which of the following joints allows flexion and extension movements?

• Hinge joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Gliding joint

What kind of joint is found between the radius and ulna bones in the forearm?

• Ball and socket joint

• Hinge joint

• Pivot joint

• Gliding joint

Which type of joint is the knee joint?

• Hinge joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Gliding joint

What type of movement allows you to rotate your head from side to side?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Abduction

• Rotation