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WorksheetsJoints Notes Quiz
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
This type of classification focuses on the material binding the bones together and whether or not their is a cavity.
functional
structural
both
neither
This type of joint are where the bones are jointed together by fibrous tissue and lack a joint cavity.
cartilaginous
fibrous
synovial
medicinal
This type of joint is classified by the boned joined together by cartilage and lack a joint cavity.
fibrous
synovial
cartilaginous
medicinal
These types of joints are classified by the fluid that fills the cavity.
Synovial
Cartilaginous
Fibrous
Medicinal
This type of joint is characterized by a peg-in-socket, such as the teeth
synchondrosis
gomphoses
syndesmoses
symphesis
Which of the following types of joints has the ends covered in articular cartilage?
fibrous
cartilaginous
synovial
medicinal
Which of the following reduces friction at synovial joints?
A. Bursae
B. Tendon Sheaths
C. Both of these
D. neither of these
Which of the following determines the movements that occur at a particular joint?
Shape
ligaments
tendons
muscle tone
Which of the following prevents excessive or unwanted movements and helps stabilize joints?
Shape
ligament
tendon
muscle tone
Which of the following keeps tendons crossing joints taut which is the most important factor stabilizing joints?
shape
ligaments
muscle tone
tendons
This type of joint has a flat articular surface and allows gliding and transitional movements.
condyloid
plane
hinge
pivot
This type of joint consists of an oval articular surface that nests in a complementary depression and permits all angular movements.
plane
hinge
condyloid or ellipsoid
pivot
This type of joint consists of a spherical or hemispherical structure that articulates with a cuplike structure; freely moving:
hinge
pivot
ball-and-socket
saddle
This homeostatic imbalance of the joints is characterized by a chronic inflammation and is an autoimmune disease.
Osteoarthritis
tendonitis
rheumatoid arthritis
bursitis
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.
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
bursitis
tendonitis
The knee joint between the thigh and lower leg is an example of which of the following?
gliding
expression
articulation
saddle
