Worksheetstypes of joints
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 11mins
The joint found between the bones of the skull is a:
Synovial joint
Cartilaginous joint
Fibrous joint
None of the above
What are joints?
Articulations of bones
Ligaments
Tendons
Fluid Filled sacs
What are the two functions of joints?
Hold bones together and provide flexibility
Popping and dislocating
Hold muscles together and provide tension
Hold bones together and provide tension
What are the 3 different types of joints?
fibrous, cartilaginous, synovial
gomphosis, amphiarthroses, diarthroses
hinge, pivot, and saddle
synarthroses, fibrous, and diarthroses
Synovial joints are separated by a
joint cavity
bone
muscle
tendon
Cartilaginous joints are composed of:
fibrous tissue
cartilage
synovial fluid
Fibrous joints are composed of:
fibrous tissue
cartilage
synovial fluid
Synovial joints have a joint cavity that is filled with
synovial fluid
serous fluid
blood
air
Which type of joints are freely moveable?
cartilaginous joints
synovial joints
fibrous joints
Which gel-like substance helps to lubricate the movement of joints?
Articular cartilage
Bursae
Synovial fluid
The skull is an example of what type of joint?
Cartilaginous (amphiarthrosis)
Synovial (diarthrosis)
Fibrous (synarthrosis)
Which is an example of a immovable joint?
shoulder
Elbow
Ankle
Skull
