Joints

Front

What type of joints allow for circular motion?

Back

Ball and socket joints allow for circular motion.

Front

What type of joint is located in your elbow?

Back

The elbow contains a hinge joint.

Front

What is the largest bone in the human body?

Back

The largest bone in the human body is the femur.

Front

What type of joint is located in your vertebrae?

Back

The vertebrae contain gliding joints.

Front

What type of joints do not allow for movement?

Back

Immovable joints do not allow for movement.

Front

What are the three main types of joints in the human body?

Back

The three main types of joints are fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial joints.

Front

What is the function of synovial fluid?

Back

Synovial fluid lubricates joints and reduces friction.

Front

What type of joint allows for back-and-forth movement?

Back

Hinge joints allow for back-and-forth movement.

Front

What is an example of a ball and socket joint in the human body?

Back

The shoulder joint is an example of a ball and socket joint.

Front

What type of joint connects the bones of the skull?

Back

Fibrous joints connect the bones of the skull.