Skeletal system and Joint identification

Front

The hip is an example of what joint?

Back

ball and socket

Front

The area between the neck and head is an example of what joint?

Back

pivot

Front

The fingers and toes are considered what type of joints?

Back

hinge

Front

The thumb is considered what type of joint?

Back

saddle

Front

The wrist and ankle bones are considered what type of joint?

Back

gliding

Front

The knee is considered what type of joint?

Back

hinge

Front

The shoulder is an example of what joint? Options: saddle, ball and socket, hinge, gliding

Back

ball and socket

Front

There are how many bones in the adult skeleton?

Back

206

Front

We are born with more bones at birth. Where do they go as we age?

Back

they fuse together

Front

What does cartilage do?

Back

it reduces friction between bones