Understanding Joints and Their Functions

What are the three main types of joints found in the human body?

• Cartilaginous, Synovial, and Fibrous

• Hinge, Ball-and-Socket, and Pivot

• Elastic, Rigid, and Flexible

• Tendon, Ligament, and Muscle

What type of motion is primarily allowed by a hinge joint?

• Rotational

• Gliding

• Flexion and extension

• Circumduction

Which characteristic is true for cartilaginous joints?

• They allow free movement

• They are connected by cartilage

• They are immovable

• They are filled with synovial fluid

What is the primary function of fibrous joints?

• To allow a wide range of motion

• To provide stability and support

• To facilitate growth

• To produce synovial fluid

Which type of synovial joint allows for rotational movement?

• Ball-and-socket

• Hinge

• Pivot

• Saddle

Identify a joint that is classified as a ball-and-socket joint.

• Knee

• Shoulder

• Ankle

• Elbow

Which of the following joints is an example of a fibrous joint?

• Hip joint

• Sutures of the skull

• Knee joint

• Wrist joint

What is the main characteristic of synovial joints?

• They are immovable

• They are connected by fibrous tissue

• They contain a joint cavity filled with synovial fluid

• They are connected by cartilage

Which type of synovial joint allows for the greatest range of motion?

• Hinge

• Pivot

• Ball-and-socket

• Plane

What is the primary function of synovial fluid in synovial joints?

• To connect bones

• To provide nutrients to cartilage

• To reduce friction and lubricate the joint

• To restrict movement