Joints in the body

Select the word which means place where two bones join together.

• joint

• point

• appoint

• disappoint

Select the type of joint found in the shoulder (see picture).

• hinge

• ball and socket

• fixed

Select the true statement about ball and socket joints.

• They allow backwards and forwards movements.

• The allow movement in all directions.

• They do not allow any movement.

Select the type of joint found in the knee (see picture).

• hinge

• ball and socket

• fixed

Select the correct statement about hinge joints.

• They allow movement in all directions.

• They do not allow any movement.

• They allow backwards and forwards movements.

Select the type of joint found in the skull (see picture).

• hinge

• ball and socket

• fixed

Select the movement a fixed joint allows.

• Movement in all directions.

• Forward and backwards movement.

• Some movement.

• No movement.

Select the jelly like substance which stops bones grinding together.

• Tendon

• Ligament

• Cartilage

• Fluid.

Select the part of a joint which keeps cartilage smooth and slippery.

• Tendon

• Ligament

• Cartilage

• Fluid.

Select the part of a joint joins bones to bones.

• Tendon

• Ligament

• Cartilage

• Fluid.