Human Body Joints Quiz

Which type of joint allows little movement between two bones?

• Freely movable joint

• Synovial joint

• Immovable joint

• Partially movable joint

Where does the gliding joint occur in the human body?

• All of the above

• Between the bones of the ankle

• Between the vertebrae

• Between the bones of the wrist

What type of joint allows rotation about an axis?

• Gliding joint

• Pivot joint

• Hinge joint

• Ball and socket joint

Which joint allows restricted movement in one plane only?

• Gliding joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Hinge joint

What is the most movable joint in the human body?

• Pivot joint

• Gliding joint

• Hinge joint

• Ball and socket joint

What is the function of synovial fluid in synovial joints?

• All of the above

• To remove friction

• To provide cushion between bones

• To prevent dislocation

Which joint is capable of bearing heavy load?

• Ball and socket joint

• Gliding joint

• Pivot joint

• Hinge joint

Where does the ball and socket joint occur in the human body?

• Both shoulder and hip joint

• None of the above

• Shoulder joint

• Hip joint

What type of joint is the knee joint?

• Partially movable joint

• Synovial joint

• Immovable joint

• Freely movable joint