Quiz on Joints in the Body

How many classifications of joints are there based on movement?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which part of the body is an example of immovable joints?

• Elbow

• Knee

• Skull

• Hip

What is the function of synovial fluid in synovial joints?

• To connect bones

• To provide nutrients

• To lubricate the joint

• To store calcium

What type of synovial joint is the knee and elbow?

• Ball and socket

• Hinge

• Pivot

• Saddle

Which of the following best describes the movement of a hinge joint?

• Multidirectional

• Flexion & Extension

• Rotational

• Gliding

In which part of the body would you find a bal & socket joint?

• Neck

• Wrist

• Knee

• Hip

Which of the following is a characteristic of a condyloid/ellipsoid joint?

• Allows for rotation only

• Allows for flexion, extension, and some lateral movement

• Allows for gliding movements

• Allows for no movement

Which of the following joints is similar in function to the condyloid/ellipsoid joint?

• Ball and socket joint

• Saddle joint

• Plane joint

• Hinge joint

What type of synovial joint is the wrist?

• Hinge joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Condyloid joint

• Saddle joint

What type of synovial joint is the finger?

• Hinge joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Saddle joint