Musculoskeletal

Question 1

Example of a ball and socket joint

Answer 1

Hip and shoulder

Question 2

Example of a pivot joint

Answer 2

Neck

Question 3

Example of a hinge joint

Answer 3

Elbow and knee

Question 4

Example of a sliding/ gliding joint

Answer 4

Wrist and ankle

Question 5

Example of a fixed joint

Answer 5

Cranium and pelvis

Question 6

Components of a synovial joint

Answer 6

Muscle, bone, ligament, tendon, cartilage, synovial capsule, synovial fluid

Question 7

Function of muscle

Answer 7

Necessary for movement - it contracts and relaxes to move the joint

Question 8

Function of the bone

Answer 8

Provides the framework and support fro the attachment of muscles and other tissues

Question 9

Function of the ligament

Answer 9

Attaches one bone to another bone

Question 10

Function of the tendon

Answer 10

Attaches a muscle to a bone

Question 11

Function of the cartilage

Answer 11

Reduces friction and absorbs shock in the joint, allowing the joint to move smoothly

Question 12

Function of the synovial

Answer 12

Secretes synovial fluid and maintains joint stability

Question 13

Function of the synovial fluid

Answer 13

Lubricates and nourishes the joint