Types of Synovial Joints and Their Functions

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Which type of joint allows movement in multiple directions?

Saddle joint

Pivot joint

Ball and socket joint (correct)

Hinge joint

What is the function of bursa around joints?

Reduce friction (correct)

Generate synovial fluid

Increase range of motion

Provide structural support

How do tendons and ligaments contribute to joint stability?

By providing cushioning

By limiting range of motion

By holding bones in place (correct)

By increasing joint flexibility

Which type of joint is found between carpal and tarsal bones?

Gliding joint Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of synovial fluid in joint health?

Provides nutrients to cartilage cells Signup and view all the answers

Why is synovial fluid more easily absorbed by articular cartilage after exercise?

It warms up and becomes thinner with exercise Signup and view all the answers

What type of joint is found between the teeth and their sockets?

Gomphoses Signup and view all the answers

Which type of joint involves articulations surrounded by a joint capsule and synovial membrane?

Synovial joint Signup and view all the answers

Which structure binds bones together across joints and is more elastic than tendons?

Ligaments Signup and view all the answers

What type of motion do hinge joints, like those in fingers and toes, provide for?

Uniaxial motion Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of tendons in the skeletal system?

Attach muscle to bone Signup and view all the answers

What type of cartilage joins two bones in synchondroses?

Hyaline cartilage Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the skeletal system is considered an active tissue?

Bones Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the skeletal system related to support?

Support Signup and view all the answers

Which bones form within tendons in response to stress?

Sesamoid bones Signup and view all the answers

Where are wormian bones typically found in the human body?

Skull sutures Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral is primarily stored in bone tissue for electrolyte balance?

Calcium Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the skeletal system softens in women before birth to allow expansion of the birth canal?

Pelvic bones Signup and view all the answers