Joints Review

Which type of joint allows for rotation around a single axis?

• Ball-and-socket

• Hinge

• Gliding

• Pivot

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is an example of a:

• Hinge joint

• Saddle joint

• Pivot joint

• Condyloid joint

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of synovial joints?

• Presence of synovial fluid

• Articular cartilage

• Joint capsule

• Bony fusion

The joints between the vertebrae in the spine are primarily:

• Ball-and-socket joints

• Hinge joints

• Gliding joints

• Pivot joints

The __ joint, found in the hip and shoulder, allows for a wide range of motion in multiple directions.

• Ball-and-socket

• Fibrous

• Tibiofemoral

• Synovial

__ joints, like those in the skull, allow for little to no movement between bones.

• Ball-and-socket

• Fibrous

• Tibiofemoral

• Synovial

The __ joint in the knee is an example of a hinge joint, permitting flexion and extension.

• Ball-and-socket

• Fibrous

• Tibiofemoral

• Synovial

__ joints, such as those between the carpals in the wrist, allow for limited gliding movements.

• Ball-and-socket

• Fibrous

• Tibiofemoral

• Synovial

The __ joint at the base of the thumb is a special type that allows for opposition of the thumb to the fingers.

• Ball-and-socket

• Fibrous

• Saddle

• Plane

What type of joint is found in the knee?

• Ball-and-socket

• Hinge

• Gliding

• Pivot