Classification of Joints

Question 1

Synarthrodial

Answer 1

Immoveable

Question 2

Amphiarthrodial

Answer 2

Slightly moveable

Question 3

Diarthrodial

Answer 3

Synovial

Question 4

Synarthrodial examples

Answer 4

skull sutures

Question 5

Amphiarthrodial Types

Answer 5

Syndesmosis, symphysis, synchondrosis

Question 6

Syndesmosis

Answer 6

interosseous membranes of radius/ulna and tibia/fibula

Question 7

Symphysis

Answer 7

Pubic symphysis

Question 8

Synchrondrosis

Answer 8

Cartilage that connects ribs to sternum

Question 9

In a high ankle sprain, aside from ligaments, what other structure is damaged?

Answer 9

Interosseous membrane of tibia/fibula

Question 10

Diarthrodial examples

Answer 10

gliding, hinge, pivot, saddle, ball and socket, and ellipsoid

Question 11

Gliding

Answer 11

Carpal bones

Question 12

Hinge

Answer 12

Elbow, knee

Question 13

Pivot

Answer 13

radial ulnar joint (for rotation)

Question 14

Saddle

Answer 14

thumb

Question 15

Ellipsoid

Answer 15

metacarpal bones

Question 16

Ball and Socket

Answer 16

Hip, shoulder

Question 17

Ligaments connect

Answer 17

bone to bone

Question 18

Tendons connect

Answer 18

muscle to bone

Question 19

Strains are for

Answer 19

tendons/muscles

Question 20

Sprains are for

Answer 20

ligaments