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Joints of the Human Body

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the study of joints called?

a)

Myology

b)

Biology

c)

Anatomy

d)

Arthology

2.

How are synovial joints held together?

a)

Tendons and Muscle

b)

Ligaments and a vacuum

c)

Ligaments

d)

Tendons

3.

The classification of joints is based on what two things?

a)

Structure and Function

b)

Movement and Muscle

c)

Location and Shape

d)

Structure and Shape

4.

Which bones are limited in rotation and are a good example of a pivot joint?

a)

The hip and shoulder

b)

The sternum and clavicle

c)

The radius and ulna

d)

The elbow and knee

5.

What type of joint is the hip and shoulder joint?

a)

A pivot joint

b)

A saddle joint

c)

A condyloid joint

d)

A ball and socket joint

6.

What is the Weeping Theory of Joint Lubrication?

a)

Fluid plus fluid in the joint when needed

b)

Air plus fluid in the joint when needed

c)

Fluid plus cartilage in the joint when needed

d)

Air plus air in the joint when needed

7.

What is a bursae?

a)

Large sacs of fluid located in joints.

b)

Small fluid filled sacs located in and around joints.

c)

Tough fibrous tissue in joints.

d)

Inelastic bands of supportive tissue.

8.

What type of joint are the sutures in the skull?

a)

Diarthroses

b)

Gliding

c)

Synarthroses

d)

Amphiarthroses

9.

What type of joint is the elbow?

a)

Synovial Hinge

b)

Synovial Ball and Socket

c)

Synovial Pivot

d)

Synovial Saddle

10.

What type of joint is the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb called?

a)

Gliding Joint

b)

Condyloid Joint

c)

Saddle Joint

d)

Hinge Joint