Midterm 1 Joint Anatomy and Structure quiz 8

Which of the following is NOT a type of joint?

• Ball and socket joint

• Hinge joint

• Pivot joint

• Muscle joint

Synovial fluid is found in:

• Tendons

• Ligaments

• Cartilage

• Joint capsules

Which type of joint allows for the widest range of motion?

• Fibrous joints

• Cartilaginous joints

• Synovial joints

• Suture joints

Which of the following is a characteristic of a pivot joint?

• Allows only rotational movement

• Allows movement in all directions

• Allows back and forth movement

• Allows bending and straightening movement

True or False: Cartilage is a connective tissue that covers the ends of bones at joints.

• True

• False

The shoulder joint is an example of a:

• Hinge joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Saddle joint

Which of the following statements about ligaments is NOT true?

• Ligaments connect bones to bones

• Ligaments provide stability to joints

• Ligaments are made of cartilage

• Ligaments can be injured or torn

The knee joint is an example of a:

• Saddle joint

• Hinge joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Gliding joint

Which joint allows for the limited sliding or gliding of bones?

• Pivot joint

• Gliding joint

• Hinge joint

• Suture joint

What type of joint is found between the atlas and axis vertebrae in the neck?

• Pivot joint

• Gliding joint

• Hinge joint

• Ball and socket joint