Joints & Its Types

Question 1

fibrous joints

Answer 1

connects bones with collagen fibers; doesn’t allow much movement

Question 2

cartilages joint

Answer 2

held by cartilage; synchondrosis: costal cartilage & symphysis: fibrocartilaginous pad found between pubic bones

Question 3

synovial joint

Answer 3

allows extensive joint; contains articular and synovial cartilage and synovial fluid

Question 4

ball and socket joint

Answer 4

spherical head and round concavity; hip/shoulder

Question 5

plane/gliding joint

Answer 5

allows movement between 2 flat surfaces; intertarsal/intercarpal

Question 6

hinge joint

Answer 6

allows angular movement; elbow, knees, between phalanges

Question 7

pivot joints

Answer 7

allows rotational movement; atlas and axis

Question 8

condylar joints

Answer 8

allows significant movement in 2 planes, it consists of a convex surface paired with a concave surface; phalanges

Question 9

saddle joint

Answer 9

2 concave surfaces that articulate with one another; thumb with trapezium