Joints quiz

A joint is a contact between what?

• two or more bones

• cartilage and bone

• teeth and bone

• mandible and bone

How moveable is a synarthrosis joint

• synovial joint

• immovable joint

• slightly moveable joint

• freely moveable joint

How moveable is a amphiarthrosis joint

• slightly moveable

• freely moveable

• immovable

• completely moveable

How moveable is diarthrosis?

• immoveable

• functional

• slightly moveable

• freely moveable

What type of joint lacks a synovial cavity?

• fibrous joint
• ball and socket joint
• hinge joint
• cartilaginous joint

In a fibrous joint, how are articulating bones held together?

• cartilage
• connective tissue

• dense irregular connective tissue

• elastic tissue

How much movement do fibrous joints permit?

• little to no movement
• extensive movement
• moderate movement
• flexible movement

What does the periodontal ligament do?

• The periodontal ligament helps in chewing food.
• The periodontal ligament attaches the tooth to the surrounding bone and supports the tooth in its socket.
• The periodontal ligament connects the tooth to the gums.
• The periodontal ligament is responsible for tooth decay.

What is syndesmosis?

• A type of bone
• A type of joint
• A type of muscle
• A type of ligament

Does cartilaginous joints have a synovial cavity?

• yes

• no