Types of joints

Joints are classified by (select ALL that apply):

• shape

• type of tissue

• location

• degree of freedom (range of motion)

Which of these is not a type of joint?

• cartilaginous

• vascular

• fibrous

• synovial

​ (a)   joints connect bones that need to have a stable range of motion.

• fibrous
• cartilaginous
• synovial

​ (a)   joints connect bones with cartilage.

• cartilaginous
• fibrous
• synovial

​ ​ (a)   joints are enclosed within a fluid-filled capsule.

• synovial
• fibrous
• cartilaginous

​ ​ (a)   means the joint is immovable. ​ ​ (b)   means the joint is slightly moveable.​ ​ (c)   means the joint is freely movable.

• Synarthroses
• Amphiarthroses
• Diarthroses

Joints that articulate the bones of the skull are an example of

• gomphoses

• sutures

• syndesmoses

​ (a)   joints are the most common type in the body.

• synovial
• fibrous
• cartilaginous

_____ joints allow movement along one plane.

• pivot

• hinge

• saddle

• condylar

Which type of flat joint allows bones to glide over one another.

• plane

• hinge

• saddle

• ball-and-socket