Types Of Joints

Question 1

Synovial Joint

Answer 1

Articulating bones are separated by a fluid filled cavity.

Question 2

Cartilaginous Joint

Answer 2

Bones that form the joint are attached with a white fibro-cartilaginous disk.
Allows a little movement.

Question 3

Ball and socket

Answer 3

Sphere or crescent shaped joint end articulates with the cup like socket of another.
Provides the best range of movement.

Question 4

Hinge joint

Answer 4

Joint between 2 or more bones.

The bones can only move along 1 axis and either flex or extend

Question 5

Gliding joint

Answer 5

Where the articulating surfaces are essentially flat.

Only allows for a small movement between bones.

Question 6

Pivot joint

Answer 6

Cylindrical head of bone that fits into a sleeve of bone, or ligaments with another bone.
Provides rotational movement only.

Question 7

Condyloid joint

Answer 7

Provides mutliaxial movement

Question 8

Saddle joint

Answer 8

Both joint ends are shaped like a saddle. Allows for greater movement

Question 9

Fibrous joint

Answer 9

These joints are held together with strong connective tissue.
Leave no room for movement.