Joints and the Skeletal System Quiz

What is the main function of the human skeleton?

• To circulate blood

• To provide support and protection

• To produce energy

• To digest food

What are synovial joints?

• Joints that are made of muscle

• Joints that are only in the skull

• Freely moveable joints

• Joints that do not move

What substance covers the ends of bones in a joint?

• Bone marrow

• Tendon

• Muscle

• Cartilage

What is the role of synovial fluid?

• To make bones stronger

• To keep cartilage slippery

• To connect muscles to bones

• To produce blood cells

What do ligaments do?

• Cover the ends of bones

• Join two bones together

• Connect muscles to bones

• Produce synovial fluid

Which type of joint allows movement like opening and closing a door?

• Fixed joint

• Hinge joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Pivot joint

Which joints allow back and forth movement in all directions?

• Ball and socket joints

• Fixed joints

• Hinge joints

• Gliding joints

What condition can occur if bones in a joint wear away?

• Osteoporosis

• Arthritis

• Fracture

• Scoliosis

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

• Ankle

• Hip

• Shoulder

• Knee

Which of the following is an example of a ball and socket joint?

• Knee

• Elbow

• Hip

• Wrist