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WorksheetsSynovial Joints and their structure
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
How many types of synovial joints are there?
5
6
4
Which one is not an example of a synovial joint?
Elbow
Wrist
Vertebrae
A pivot joint allows for what type of movement?
Rotational/turning movements
Side to side
Up and down
All of them
What is an example of a pivot joint?
Wrist
Vertebrae (of the neck)
Tarsals
Hip
What is the joint where the rounded end of one bone fits into a ring?
Saddle
Ball and socket
Condyloid
Pivot
What is an example of a condyloid joint?
Wrist
Clavicle and scapula
Thumb
Which joint is where the curved surface of the carpals joins with the radius?
Saddle
Gliding
Condyloid
What movements are allowed at a condyloid joint (wrist)?
Side to side
Forwards and backwards
Both of the options listed
What type of joint is it when one bone rests on another and fits perfectly?
Saddle
Ball and socket
Condyloid
What is an example of a saddle joint?
Thumb
Wrist
Hip
Elbow
Which joint allows limited side to side and back and forth movements between the flat surfaces of the bones?
Humerus and radius
Clavicle and scapula
Femur and tibia
Where the clavicle and scapula meet is an example of a...
Ball and socket joint
Hinge joint
Gliding joint
Saddle joint
Select all of the ball and socket joints
Knee
Hip
Skull
Wrist
Shoulder
"Have a rounded surface of one bone moving within a depression on another bone" is the definition of which joint?
Gliding
Condyloid
Ball and socket
What movements are allowed in ball and socket joints?
Forwards and backwards
Side to side
Rotation
The elbow and knee are examples of...
Ball and socket
Hinge
Saddle
"Bones in the joint are shaped so that movement is only possible in one direction" defines which joint?
Hinge
Saddle
Condyloid
