SEHS B.1.2. Structure and Function of Connective Tissue/Joints

What is the function of ligaments in the body?

• Connect muscles to bone

• Connect bone to bone

• Surround organs and muscles

• Form joints cushioning

Which type of joint permits rotation of one bone around its own long axis?

• Hinge Joint

• Ball and Socket Joint

• Gliding Joint

• Pivot Joint

What is the function of synovial fluid in a joint?

• Allow rotation

• Connect bones

• Reduce friction

• Provide stability

Which type of joint allows the least amount of movement?

• Gliding Joint

• Ball and Socket Joint

• Saddle Joint

• Hinge Joint

In which type of joint does the sphere-shaped head of one bone fit into a rounded cavity on the other bone?

• Ball and Socket Joint

• Condyloid Joint

• Hinge Joint

• Pivot Joint

Which joint would you find at the carpometacarpal joint at the base of the thumb?

• Saddle Joint

• Condyloid Joint

• Ball and Socket Joint

• Hinge Joint

Which type of joint allows movement in a circular motion?

• Pivot Joint

• Gliding Joint

• Ball and Socket Joint

• Hinge Joint

What is the function of fascia in the body?

• Cushions the joints

• Surround organs and muscles

• Connect muscles to bone

• Connect bone to bone

Which bone structure is located at the end of bones that form joints and acts as cushioning?

• Articular Cartilage

• Synovial Membrane

• Periosteum

• Meniscus

What is the function of tendons in the body?

• Connect bone to bone

• Surround organs and muscles

• Form joints cushioning

• Connect muscles to bone