Joints & Articulations

Question 1

Uniaxial. Rounded process of bone fits into a bony ligamentous socket, permitting rotation

Answer 1

Pivot joints

Question 2

The hip joint and shoulder joint are examples of what type of joints?

Answer 2

Ball and socket joints

Question 3

The atlanto-axial joint (atlas and axis) is an example of what type of joint?

Answer 3

Pivot joint

Question 4

Uniaxial joints that permit flexion and extension only

Answer 4

Hinge Joints

Question 5

What type of joints permit sliding or gliding movements?

Answer 5

Plane Joints

Question 6

The acromioclavicular joint is an example of a _________ ________.

Answer 6

Plane Joint

Question 7

What type of joint is the elbow joint?

Answer 7

Hinge Joint

Question 8

The carpometacarpal joint is an example of a ________ joint.

Answer 8

saddle

Question 9

Biaxial. Permits flexion and extension, abduction and adduction, and circumduction

Answer 9

condyloid Joints

Question 10

What type of joint is the metacarpophalangeal joint?

Answer 10

condyloid

Question 11

What joint is multiaxial and has a rounded head that fits into a concavity, permitting movement on several axis.

Answer 11

Ball and Socket joint

Question 12

Biaxial. saddle shaped heads permit movement in two different places.

Answer 12

Saddle joint