Quiz on Joints and Their Functions

What is a joint?

• A type of muscle

• An articulation between bones

• A type of cartilage

• A type of ligament

Which type of joint allows for the most movement?

• Fibrous joints

• Cartilaginous joints

• Synovial joints

• Suture joints

What type of joint is characterized by the absence of a joint cavity?

• Ball-and-socket joints

• Cartilaginous joints

• Fibrous joints

• Synovial joints

Which of the following is NOT a type of fibrous joint?

• Syndesmosis

• Suture

• Symphysis

• Gomphosis

What type of cartilage is found in primary cartilaginous joints?

• Hyaline cartilage

• Elastic cartilage

• Articular cartilage

• Fibrocartilage

Which joint allows for slight movement and is classified as a symphysis?

• Intervertebral discs

• Sutures

• Gomphosis

• Hinge joints

What is the main function of synovial fluid?

• To lubricate the joint

• To absorb shock

• To provide stability

• To connect bones

Which type of synovial joint allows for movement in multiple directions?

• Saddle joint

• Pivot joint

• Ball-and-socket joint

• Hinge joint

What type of joint is the elbow classified as?

• Hinge joint

• Saddle joint

• Pivot joint

• Ball-and-socket joint

Which of the following joints allows for rotational movement around a single axis?

• Hinge joint

• Ball-and-socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Condyloid joint