Skeletal System and Types of Joints

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

• To produce blood cells

• To support and protect the body

• To control the nervous system

• To store excess glucose

Which type of joint allows the greatest range of motion?

• Hinge joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Gliding joint

Which of the following is NOT a type of bone in the human body?

• Long bone

• Short bone

• Curved bone

• Irregular bone

What is the outer layer of a bone called, which is dense and provides strength?

• Spongy bone

• Cartilage

• Compact bone

• Marrow

Which of the following bones is an example of a long bone?

• Skull

• Femur

• Vertebra

• Wrist bone (Carpal)

What is the primary movement associated with the hinge joint?

• Flexion and extension

• Rotation

• Abduction and adduction

• Circumduction

Which of the following joints is an example of a gliding joint?

• Knee joint

• Elbow joint

• Wrist joint

• Hip joint

In the human body, where can you find a condyloid joint?

• Ankle joint

• Hip joint

• Elbow joint

• d) Neck joint

What type of joint allows for opposition, which is the ability to touch the thumb to the tips of the fingers?

• Saddle joint

• Pivot joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Hinge joint