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Joints Notes Quiz

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This type of classification focuses on the material binding the bones together and whether or not their is a cavity.

a)

functional

b)

structural

c)

both

d)

neither

2.

This type of joint are where the bones are jointed together by fibrous tissue and lack a joint cavity.

a)

cartilaginous

b)

fibrous

c)

synovial

d)

medicinal

3.

This type of joint is classified by the boned joined together by cartilage and lack a joint cavity.

a)

fibrous

b)

synovial

c)

cartilaginous

d)

medicinal

4.

These types of joints are classified by the fluid that fills the cavity.

a)

Synovial

b)

Cartilaginous

c)

Fibrous

d)

Medicinal

5.

This type of joint is characterized by a peg-in-socket, such as the teeth

a)

synchondrosis

b)

gomphoses

c)

syndesmoses

d)

symphesis

6.

Which of the following types of joints has the ends covered in articular cartilage?

a)

fibrous

b)

cartilaginous

c)

synovial

d)

medicinal

7.

Which of the following reduces friction at synovial joints?

a)

A. Bursae

b)

B. Tendon Sheaths

c)

C. Both of these

d)

D. neither of these

8.

Which of the following determines the movements that occur at a particular joint?

a)

Shape

b)

ligaments

c)

tendons

d)

muscle tone

9.

Which of the following prevents excessive or unwanted movements and helps stabilize joints?

a)

Shape

b)

ligament

c)

tendon

d)

muscle tone

10.

Which of the following keeps tendons crossing joints taut which is the most important factor stabilizing joints?

a)

shape

b)

ligaments

c)

muscle tone

d)

tendons

11.

This type of joint has a flat articular surface and allows gliding and transitional movements.

a)

condyloid

b)

plane

c)

hinge

d)

pivot

12.

This type of joint consists of an oval articular surface that nests in a complementary depression and permits all angular movements.

a)

plane

b)

hinge

c)

condyloid or ellipsoid

d)

pivot

13.

This type of joint consists of a spherical or hemispherical structure that articulates with a cuplike structure; freely moving:

a)

hinge

b)

pivot

c)

ball-and-socket

d)

saddle

14.

This homeostatic imbalance of the joints is characterized by a chronic inflammation and is an autoimmune disease.

a)

Osteoarthritis

b)

tendonitis

c)

rheumatoid arthritis

d)

bursitis

15.

This homeostatic imbalance of the joints is characterized by the breakdown of articular cartilage and a thickening of bone tissue which may restrict joint movement.

a)

Osteoarthritis

b)

Rheumatoid arthritis

c)

bursitis

d)

tendonitis

16.

The knee joint between the thigh and lower leg is an example of which of the following?

a)

gliding

b)

expression

c)

articulation

d)

saddle