Joint Classification

What is the structural classification of the joint found between the bones of the skull?

• Synovial joint

• Cartilaginous joint

• Fibrous joint

Which joint is an example of a ball-and-socket joint?

• The thumb

• The shoulder

• The elbow

• The radioulnar joint

Which joint is classified as immovable?

• synarthrosis

• amphiarthrosis

• diarthrosis

Which of the following is an example of a ball and socket joint?

• Elbow

• Knee

• Ankle

• Wrist

• Shoulder

The elbow joint is an example of a(n) _____ joint.

• Saddle

• Gliding

• Ellipsoidal

• Hinge

• Pivot

What specific type of synovial joint is represented in this picture?

• Plane

• Saddle

• Pivot

• Hinge

• Condyloid

The classification of joints is based on what two things?

• Structure and Function

• Movement and Muscle

• Location and Shape

• Structure and Shape

What type of joint is the elbow?

• Synovial Hinge

• Synovial Ball and Socket

• Synovial Pivot

• Synovial Saddle

Which bones are limited in rotation and are a good example of a pivot joint?

• The hip and shoulder

• The sternum and clavicle

• The radius and ulna

• The elbow and knee

What type of joint is the hip and shoulder joint?

• A pivot joint

• A saddle joint

• A condyloid joint

• A ball and socket joint