12 Questions
What type of joint allows the greatest range of movement?
Ball and Socket
Which joint type is characterized by one bone having a peg that fits into a ring formed by another bone?
Pivot
What joint allows movement forward and backward as well as right to left?
Saddle
Which joint type is characterized by small bones moving over one another to increase flexibility?
Gliding
In a Gliding joint, which bone surface is convex?
One bone surface is convex and the other concave
Which joint type is best suited for extensive flexion, extension, and a small amount of rotation?
Ball and Socket
Which joint type is characterized by bones being held together by tough tissue, allowing little to no movement?
Fibrous
What is the main difference between cartilaginous and synovial joints?
Cartilaginous joints have a limited range of motion, while synovial joints allow a greater range of motion.
Which of the following is NOT one of the six types of synovial joints?
Ellipsoid
In which joint type does one bone have a peg that fits into a ring formed by another bone?
Pivot
Which joint type is characterized by one bone surface being concave and the other being convex, allowing for a limited range of motion?
Saddle
Which joint type is found in the hands and feet, allowing for increased flexibility?
Gliding
Test your knowledge of different types of joints and their characteristics with this quiz. Learn about fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial joints, including examples of each type. Identify the six types of synovial joints and understand their range of movement.
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