Kinesiology

Front

Which classification of joint is slightly movable? Options: synarthrosis, amphiarthroses, diarthroses

Back

amphiarthroses

Front

Which classification of joint holds structures close together by fibrous connective tissue? Options: synarthroses, diarthroses, amphiarthroses

Back

synarthroses

Front

Which classification of joint is freely movable and also known as a synovial joint? Options: diarthrosis, synarthrosis, amphiarthrosis

Back

diarthrosis

Front

Which type of joint creates a rotational movement around a central axis? Options: pivot, ellipsoidal, gliding, saddle

Back

pivot

Front

Which type of joint makes a sliding motion either back and forth or side to side?

Back

gliding

Front

Which type of synovial joint only allows for flexion and extension?

Back

hinge

Front

which type of synovial joint can move in many directions except rotation

Back

condyloid/ellipsoidal

Front

Which type of synovial joint provides the widest range of motion? hinge, pivot, ball and socket

Back

ball and socket

Front

Which type of synovial joint occurs when two bones have both concave and convex regions?

Back

saddle

Front

The shoulder is an example of which type of joint?

Back

ball and socket