4.270 Biology Quiz: Joints and Skeleton

What are joints in the human body?

• Points where ligaments connect bones

• Points where muscles attach to bones

• Points where two or more bones meet

• Points where blood vessels intersect

What is the purpose of joints in the skeletal system?

• To allow movement between bones

• To provide structural support to bones

• To produce red blood cells

• To store minerals

Which type of joint is the suture at the cranium of the skull?

• Slightly moveable joint

• Immovable joint

• Pivot joint

• Freely moveable joint

Where are cartilage discs found in the body?

• Between the vertebrae

• Between the ribs and sternum

• Between the skull bones

• Between the arm bones

What type of joint is a hinge joint?

• Slightly moveable joint

• Pivot joint

• Freely moveable joint

• Immovable joint

What is the function of cartilage in joints?

• To provide cushioning and reduce friction

• To produce red blood cells

• To attach muscles to bones

• To store minerals

Which joint allows the most free movements?

• Ball-and-socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Hinge joint

• Gliding joint

What is the purpose of connective tissues in joints?

• To hold bones together and allow movement

• To regulate body temperature

• To produce hormones

• To provide color to bones

What type of joint is the cartilage between the first rib and sternum?

• Slightly moveable joint

• Immovable joint

• Freely moveable joint

• Pivot joint

What allows bones to move relative to each other at joints?

• Flexible connective tissues

• Muscles

• Nerves

• Blood vessels