Joint Types and Structure

What is a joint?

• A type of muscle

• A junction where two or more bones meet

• A type of bone

• A type of ligament

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of synovial joints?

• Joint capsule

• Bone marrow

• Synovial membrane

• Presence of synovial fluid

Which type of joint is the most common and moveable in the body?

• Fixed joints

• Fibrous joints

• Cartilaginous joints

• Synovial joints

Which of the following is a type of synovial joint?

• Ball and socket

• Cartilaginous

• Fixed

• Fibrous

What is the function of synovial fluid?

• To connect muscles to bones

• To provide nutrients to bones

• To lubricate and protect the moving parts within the synovial cavity

• To store calcium

What type of joint allows for rotational movement?

• Gliding joint

• Saddle joint

• Pivot joint

• Hinge joint

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

• Elbow

• Shoulder

• Wrist

• Knee

What is the primary function of ligaments in a joint?

• To connect bones to other bones

• To connect bones to muscles

• To cushion the joint

• To produce synovial fluid