18 Questions
Which type of joint allows movement in multiple directions?
Ball and socket joint
What is the function of bursa around joints?
Reduce friction
How do tendons and ligaments contribute to joint stability?
By holding bones in place
Which type of joint is found between carpal and tarsal bones?
Gliding joint
What is the role of synovial fluid in joint health?
Provides nutrients to cartilage cells
Why is synovial fluid more easily absorbed by articular cartilage after exercise?
It warms up and becomes thinner with exercise
What type of joint is found between the teeth and their sockets?
Gomphoses
Which type of joint involves articulations surrounded by a joint capsule and synovial membrane?
Synovial joint
Which structure binds bones together across joints and is more elastic than tendons?
Ligaments
What type of motion do hinge joints, like those in fingers and toes, provide for?
Uniaxial motion
What is the main function of tendons in the skeletal system?
Attach muscle to bone
What type of cartilage joins two bones in synchondroses?
Hyaline cartilage
Which part of the skeletal system is considered an active tissue?
Bones
What is the primary function of the skeletal system related to support?
Support
Which bones form within tendons in response to stress?
Sesamoid bones
Where are wormian bones typically found in the human body?
Skull sutures
Which mineral is primarily stored in bone tissue for electrolyte balance?
Calcium
Which part of the skeletal system softens in women before birth to allow expansion of the birth canal?
Pelvic bones
Explore the different types of synovial joints, such as biaxial, condyloid, saddle, ball and socket joints, and their functions in the human body. Learn how exercise affects synovial fluid and the importance of tendons and ligaments in joint movement.
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