joints

Question 1

ball-and-socket joint

Answer 1

join in which the spherical head of one bone fits into a concave “socket” of another bone

Question 2

gliding joints

Answer 2

joints with flat or slightly curved articular surfaces that allow gliding movements

Question 3

joints

Answer 3

points of contact between two bones that hold the bones together

Question 4

cartilaginous joints

Answer 4

joints consisting of two bones joined together by cartilage

Question 5

fibrous joints

Answer 5

Joints consisting of two bones bound closely together at articular surfaces by fibrous connective tissue, making little movement possible

Question 6

pivot joint

Answer 6

Joint in which the rounded portion of one bone fits into the groove of another bone

Question 7

condylar joint

Answer 7

joint in which an oval surface of one bone fits into a concavity in another bone

Question 8

saddle joint

Answer 8

joints in which a convex portion of one bone fits into a concave portion of another