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What is the primary function of joints in the human body?

• • To store minerals

• • To produce blood cells

• • To allow movement by connecting bones

• • To protect organs

Which type of joint allows no movement?

• • Synovial joints

• • Fibrous joints

• • Ball-and-socket joints

• • Cartilaginous joints

Where can fibrous joints be found in the body?

• Hip

• Skull

• Elbow

• Spine

What type of joint is found between the vertebrae in the spine?

• • Synovial joint

• Too many long words joint

• • Cartilaginous joint

• • Hinge joint

Which type of joint allows the most movement in multiple directions?

• • Synovial joint

• • Fibrous joint

• • Pivot joint

• Probably the other joint you didn't choose earlier for the other answers.

Which joint type is most flexible, allowing circular movement?

• • Ball-and-socket joint

• • Hinge joint

• Too many joints!

What substance surrounds the ends of bones in synovial joints to provide lubrication?

• • A sac of fluid

• • Muscle tissue

• I don't want to be a doctor :(

• • Ligaments

Which of the following is an example of a hinge joint?

• I thought a hinge was on a door?

• Shoulder

• Elbow

• Hip

What condition can cause joints to become inflamed and stiff?

• • Osteoporosis

• • Arthritis

• • Fractures

• • Dislocations

What is the purpose of joints in the human body?