joints mcq

Joint

A place where two or more bones meet

Main function of joints

Movement and flexibility

Joint that allows no movement

Fibrous joint

Joint that allows slight movement

Cartilaginous joint

Joint that allows free movement

Synovial joint

Example of fibrous joint

Sutures of skull

Example of cartilaginous joint

Pubic symphysis

Example of synovial joint

Shoulder joint

Type of joint between skull bones

Fibrous joint

Type of joint between vertebrae

Cartilaginous joint

Joint cavity is found in

Synovial joint

Structure that reduces friction in joints

Synovial fluid

Covering of synovial joint

Articular cartilage

Outer layer of synovial joint capsule

Fibrous capsule

Inner layer of synovial joint capsule

Synovial membrane

Movement allowed by hinge joint

Flexion and extension

Example of hinge joint

Elbow joint

Movement allowed by ball and socket joint

Movement in all directions

Example of ball and socket joint

Hip joint

Movement allowed by pivot joint

Rotation

Example of pivot joint

Atlanto-axial joint

Movement allowed by gliding joint

Sliding movement

Example of gliding joint

Wrist joint

Function of ligaments

Connect bone to bone

Function of tendons

Connect muscle to bone

Joint responsible for walking

Knee joint

Joint that allows rotation of head

Pivot joint