6 Questions
Which type of joint allows for uniaxial flexion-extension movements, resembling the hinge on a door?
Hinge joint
Which joint type has articular surfaces that resemble a saddle on a horse's back?
Saddle joint
The sternoclavicular joint allows bones to slide on one another in which direction?
Multiple directions
Which joint type has a ball-shaped head of one bone fitting into a socket-like concavity of another?
Ball-and-socket joint
An elliptical convex articular surface fitting into an elliptical concave surface is a characteristic of which joint type?
Ellipsoid joint
Which joint type has two distinct convex surfaces articulating with two concave surfaces?
Condyloid joint
Test your knowledge on the three types of synovial joints: plane joint, hinge joint, and pivot joint. Learn about their characteristics and examples of each type.
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