Types of Joints in Human Body Quiz

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What determines the type and amount of movement that may take place at a joint?

The characteristic structure of the joint (correct)

The amount of muscle surrounding the joint

The presence of nerves near the joint

The size of the bones involved in the joint

Which classification scheme categorizes joints based on the anatomy of the joint?

Physiological scheme

Functional scheme

Biomechanical scheme

Structural scheme (correct)

What type of movement is typically seen in fibrous joints?

Rotation only

Slight movement

Extensive range of motion

No movement (correct)

When do bony joints form according to the text?

When fibrous or cartilaginous joints ossify Signup and view all the answers

Where are sutures, a type of fibrous joint, located?

Between the bones of the skull Signup and view all the answers

Which classification scheme categorizes joints based on the amount of movement possible at a joint?

Functional scheme Signup and view all the answers

What type of joint is the hip joint?

Ball and socket joint Signup and view all the answers

Which type of movement is NOT performed by the hip joint?

Gliding Signup and view all the answers

What type of joint is the sacroiliac joint?

Plane joint Signup and view all the answers

Which type of movement is performed by the elbow joint?

Flexion Signup and view all the answers

What type of movement is performed by the Atlanto-axial joint?

Rotation Signup and view all the answers

What are intervertebral joints mainly composed of?

Cartilage Signup and view all the answers

Which type of joint allows for complete circular movement?

Synovial joint Signup and view all the answers

Which joint classification includes immovable joints?

Synarthrosis Signup and view all the answers

Which type of movement involves two opposing surfaces sliding past one another in one plane?

Gliding movement Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of amphiarthrosis joints?

To provide slight movement Signup and view all the answers

Which joint type connects the radius and ulna through the interosseous membrane?

Cartilaginous joint Signup and view all the answers

What type of joint is characterized by bones connected by a ligament?

Syndesmosis Signup and view all the answers

Which structure surrounds synovial joints and contains an inner synovial membrane?

Articular capsule Signup and view all the answers

In which type of joint are the articulating bones connected by a wedge or pad of fibrocartilage?

Symphysis Signup and view all the answers

What type of joint involves a rigid, cartilaginous bridge between articulating bones?

Synchondrosis Signup and view all the answers

Which tissue produces synovial fluid in synovial joints?

Areolar tissue Signup and view all the answers

Where is the periodontal ligament found in the human body?

Connecting the teeth to bony sockets Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main parts that make up an intervertebral disc?

Annulus fibrosis and Nucleus pulposus Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Annulus fibrosis within the intervertebral disc?

To absorb shock Signup and view all the answers

Which ligament is a longitudinal fibrous band that connects the tips of the spinous processes from C7 to the sacrum?

Supraspinous ligament Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the water content of the nucleus pulposus in each intervertebral disc as we grow older?

It decreases Signup and view all the answers

Which ligament connects the anterior surfaces of adjacent vertebral bodies?

Anterior longitudinal ligament Signup and view all the answers

What type of movement is described as bending posteriorly in the vertebral column?

Extension Signup and view all the answers