2024Types of joints in the human body

The connection made between two bones. 

• Joints

• Muscles

• Tendons

What type of cartilage is found at the ends of long bones that meet at a synovial joint?

• Fibrocartilage

• Elastic cartilage

• Hyaline cartilage

This type of joint is found at the sutures, teeth, and membranes between two bones. 

• Fibrous

• Cartilaginous

• Synovial

The pubic symphisis is an example where you would find this type of joint. 

• Fibrous

• Cartilaginous

• Synovial

What type of joint is freely movable?

• Fibrous

• Cartilaginous

• Synovial

The hips and shoulders are examples of what type of joint?

• Ball and socket 

• Hinge

• Pivot

Hinge joints allow flexion and

• rotation

• extension

What type of joint allows you to text?

• Pivot

• Condyloid

• Saddle

What joint is a ball and socket and plane joint?

• Elbow

• Head

• Shoulder

What structure at a joint limits motion but increases stability?

• Tendons

• Ligaments

• Cartilage