A&P- Different types of joint

Define the term 'joint'

• How well movement can occur between two bones

• Where two or more bones meet

• Ligaments are used to connect muscle to bone

• The movement needed between bones so we can move

A fixed joint is also known as ...

• Fibrous joint

• Cartilaginous joint

• Synovial joint

• Ball and socket joint

Which of the following two fall within the synovial joint category

• Hinge joint

• Cartilaginous joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Freely moveable joint

What joint classification is shown in the image

• Vertebrae

• Ball and socket joint

• Freely moveable joint

• Fibrous joint

The role of the ligament is ...

• To attach muscle to bone

• To keep producing synovial fluid

• To attach bone to bone

• To reduce friction within the joint

The function of the tendon is ...

• Attaches bone to bone

• Acts as a lubricant which allows smooth movement to occur at the joint

• Acts as a cushion and helps to reduces friction between the two bones

• Attaches muscle to bone

Abduction can occur at which of the following locations:

• Hip

• Knee

• Shoulder

• Ankle

Identify the movement occurring at the ankle on the left foot

• Dorsiflexion

• Tibialis anterior

• Plantar flexion

• Rotation

• Abduction

Which statement below describes the feature of a synovial joint?

• These are bones that cannot move at all.

• The bones can only move a little slightly.

• Cranium

• The bones can move freely and have a good range of motion

Where is a cartilaginous joint located within the human body?

• Hip

• Cranium

• Vertebrae

• Shoulder