Latin Roots in Anatomy Quiz

What is a joint in the human body?

• A location where 2 or more bones come together

• A type of muscle tissue

• A blood vessel connecting organs

• A nerve ending in the skin

What is another term used for a joint?

• Articulation

• Ligament

• Tendon

• Cartilage

Based on the diagram, what do the arrows indicate in relation to the skeleton?

• The locations where different types of joints are found

• The flow of blood through the skeleton

• The attachment points for muscles

• The direction of nerve signals

Which of the following is a primary role of joints in the human body?

• To allow us to move

• To produce blood cells

• To digest food

• To store fat

According to the information, how many names does each type of joint have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the anatomical name for a joint where bones are separated by fibrous connective tissue high in collagen?

• Cartilaginous Joint

• Synovial Joint

• Fibrous Joint

• Ball-and-Socket Joint

Which of the following joints is classified as immovable?

• Knee joint

• Shoulder joint

• Cranial sutures

• Vertebrae

Which joint allows no movement between the bones it connects?

• Teeth sockets

• Shoulder joint

• Knee joint

• Vertebrae

Compare the mobility of the pubic symphysis and the shoulder joint. Which statement is correct?

• Both are immovable joints.

• The pubic symphysis is more movable than the shoulder joint.

• The shoulder joint is more movable than the pubic symphysis.

• Both are highly movable joints.

What is the physiological name for a fibrous joint?

• Synarthrosis

• Amphiarthrosis

• Diarthrosis

• Gomphosis