Joints

Question 1

Fibrous joint

Answer 1

No movement is possible

Example: cranium/skull

Question 2

Cartilaginous joint

Answer 2

Limited movement

Example: vertebral column

Question 3

Synovial joint

Answer 3

Maximum movement

Example: hip joint

Question 4

Ball and socket

Answer 4

Freely move in all directions

Example: hip and shoulders

Question 5

Hinge joint

Answer 5

Only allows movement of flexion and extension

Example: elbow, knee and ankles

Question 6

Pivet joints

Answer 6

Allows only rotation

Example: skull, vertebrae

Question 7

Saddle joint

Answer 7

Concave on one axis and convex on the other

Example: thumbs, carpals and metacarpals

Question 8

Synovial fluid

Answer 8

Acts as a lubricant (cushion) provides nutrition for cartilage

Question 9

Ligaments

Answer 9

Fibrous bands that connect to articulating bones.
Assist with stability + restrict movement
JOINS BONE TO BONE

Question 10

Tendons

Answer 10

Inelastic cords of tissue that attach MUSCLES TO BONE. Assist ligaments to hold the joint closed