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Articulations

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Another word for joints

(a)  

2.

The two parts of the joint capsule

a)

synovial fluid

b)

synovial membrane

c)

fibrous capsule

d)

articular cartilage

3.

True or False: All joints have movement

a)

True

b)

False

4.

The functional class of immovable joints

(a)  

5.

Weakest type of joint

a)

symphysis

b)

syndesmosis

c)

synovial

d)

synostosis

6.

Joint with full range of motion

a)

synarthrosis

b)

amphiarthrosis

c)

diarthrosis

7.

Name the structural class of a gomphosis

a)

Fibrous

b)

Cartilaginous

c)

Bone

d)

Synovial

8.

Name the structural class of a synchondrosis

a)

Fibrous

b)

Cartilaginous

c)

Bone

d)

Synovial

9.

The structural class of syndemosis

a)

bony

b)

fibrous

c)

cartilaginous

d)

synovial

10.

The structural class of symphysis

a)

bony

b)

fibrous

c)

cartilaginous

d)

synovial

11.

The structural class of diarthrosis

a)

bony

b)

fibrous

c)

cartilaginous

d)

synovial

12.

Type of synarthrosis that binds teeth to the socket

a)

suture

b)

synostosis

c)

gomphosis

d)

synchondrosis

13.

Type of synarthrosis found in the sternum and in the epiphyseal plate of long bones

a)

Suture

b)

Gomphosis

c)

Synchondrosis

d)

Synostosis

14.

Type of synarthrosis where joints are completely fused together and line where joint fused has disappeared

a)

suture

b)

gomphosis

c)

synchondrosis

d)

synostosis

15.

Structural class of syndesmosis

a)

bony

b)

cartilaginous

c)

synovial

d)

fibrous

16.

Structural class of symphysis

a)

bony

b)

cartilaginous

c)

synovial

d)

fibrous

17.

Intervertebral discs are a specific example of which type of articulation?

(a)  

18.

Specific type of articulation found in the ankle

(a)  

19.

Articulation found at the ends of long bones

a)

diarthrosis

b)

amphiarthrosis

c)

synarthrosis

20.

Surrounds the joint

a)

joint cavity

b)

joint capsule

c)

articular cartilage

d)

synovial membrane

21.

This reduces the friction between the joints

a)

synovial fluid

b)

joint capsule

c)

articular cartilage

d)

synovial membrane

22.

Thin, fluid filled pocket in connective tissue that contains synovial fluid and is found in areas where there is repetitive friction or repetitive movement.

a)

joint capsule

b)

bursae

c)

joint cavity

d)

meniscus

23.

Fibrocartilage pad between bones in knee

a)

bursae

b)

synovial membrane

c)

meniscus

d)

ligament

24.

Which type of joint is characterized by a fluid-filled cavity that allows for free movement?

a)

Fibrous joint

b)

Cartilaginous joint

c)

Synovial joint

d)

Suture joint

25.

What is the primary function of synovial fluid in synovial joints?

a)

To provide nutrients to the joint

b)

To reduce friction between the articular cartilages

c)

To connect bones together

d)

To store minerals