joints

Question 1

What is a joint?

Answer 1

a structure in the human or animal body at which two parts of the skeleton are fitted together.

Question 2

Which two joints move the same way in our skeleton?

Answer 2

Knee joints and elbow joints

Question 3

What sports would be difficult if your knee joints did not work?

Answer 3

running

Question 4

Which is an example of a joint that doesn’t move?

Answer 4

skull

Question 5

Where is the ball-and-socket joint located?

Answer 5

shoulder

Question 6

Where might you find a gliding joint?

Answer 6

spine

Question 7

What connects bones to each other at the joints?

Answer 7

ligaments

Question 8

What protects bones from being worn down?

Answer 8

carialige

Question 9

true or false: All joints in the human body are movable?

Answer 9

false

Question 10

True or False: Cartilage protects the ends of bones in your joints, and allows the bones to glide smoothly over each other.

Answer 10

True. Cartilage is a smooth, slippery substance that covers the ends of the bones in your joints. Healthy cartilage helps the joints move smoothly.; When it wears away, the bones can grind against one another, causing pain and difficulty moving the joint.

Question 11

True or False: Only older people get arthritis.

Answer 11

False. Children and young adults can get some forms of arthritis.