10 Questions
What is the function of articular cartilage in joints?
Reduces friction and absorbs shock
Which type of joint allows movements in two planes, including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and circumduction?
Condyloid Joints
What is the main function of synovial fluid in joints?
Reduces friction between joint surfaces
Which structure stabilizes and reinforces joints by connecting bone to bone?
Ligaments
In which type of joint does the movement occur around a central axis, allowing for rotation?
Pivot Joints
Which type of joint is connected by dense connective tissue fibers and provides little to no movement?
Fibrous joints
Which type of joint is enclosed within a joint capsule with synovial fluid and allows for a wide range of movement?
Synovial joints
Which functional classification of joints is primarily associated with synovial joints?
Diarthroses
Which type of joint is connected by cartilage and allows for limited movement?
Cartilaginous joints
Where are synovial joints mainly found in the body?
Within a joint capsule with synovial fluid
Learn about the connections between bones and cartilage in the human body, their structure, function, and classification based on structure and function. Get insights on how joints facilitate movement and provide stability to the skeletal system.
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