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Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 24mins
The skull is an example of what type of joint?
Cartilaginous
Synovial
Fibrous
Which joints in the human skeleton work in a similar way?
Hips and backbone
Elbows and shoulders
Toes and shoulders
Ankles and wrists
What type of joints is used to protect your soft organs?
Movable joints
Fixed joints
Slightly movable joints
Find out the name of this joint?
Ball and socket joint
Hinge joint
Pivot joint
Condyloid joint
What is the area called where 2 bones meet?
Cartilage
Ligament
Joint
Ribs
Ligaments connect bones to other bones.
True
False
What is the cushion between the joints called?
Ligaments
Tendons
Melanin
Cartilage
Which tissue connects muscles to bones?
Ligament
Joint
Tendons
Cartilage
The fluid to lubricate joints is known as
Joint elixer
Articular lubricant
Synovial fluid
Fluid de la articula
Covers distal and proximal ends of each bone surface
Articular Cartilage
Joint Cavity
Synovial Fluid
Articular Capsule
Fibrous Layer
What is the function of cartilage?
Acts as a lubricant that reduces friction in the joint; allows for smoother movement and reduces wear and tear.
Surrounds and protects the joint, holding the bones together.
Strong, elastic fibres that hold bones together and keeps them in place
Strong but flexible material found at the end of the bones that acts as a cushion and reduces friction
Produces synovial fluid which lubricates the joint.
What is the function of synovial fluid?
Acts as a lubricant that reduces friction in the joint; allows for smoother movement and reduces wear and tear.
Surrounds and protects the joint, holding the bones together.
Strong, elastic fibres that hold bones together and keeps them in place
Strong but flexible material found at the end of the bones that acts as a cushion and reduces friction
Produces synovial fluid which lubricates the joint.
Examples of a Ball & Socket Joint are found in the
Shoulder
Knee
Hip
Ankle
Which of the following is part of a Synovial joint
Synovial membrane
Joint cavity
Ligament
Cartilage
Match the following
medullary cavity
hollow part of bone that contains marrow
haversian canal
tiny tubes with blood vessels in bone
osteoblast
bone cells that make bone
cartilaginous joint
bones joined by cartilage (ribs)
Match the following joints
A
Ball and Socket
B
Condyloid
D
Hinge
E
Pivot
F
Saddle
