Joint Structure + Function QUIZ

Question 1

fibrous synarthrosis

Answer 1

stable joint, little available motion

Question 2

synotosis

Answer 2

fibrous synarthrosis

Question 3

syndesmosis

Answer 3

fibrous amphiarthrosis, interrosseus membrane

Question 4

symphysis

Answer 4

cartilaginous amphiarthrosis

Question 5

diarthroidial

Answer 5

synovial joint, large amplitude movement

Question 6

classify the type of joint:
elbow

Answer 6

synovial

Question 7

classify the type of joint:
gomphosis (teeth and mandible)

Answer 7

synarthrosis: fibrous

Question 8

classify the type of joint:
talocrural joint (ankle)

Answer 8

synovial

Question 9

classify the type of joint:
acromioclavicular joint

Answer 9

synathrosis: fibrous

Question 10

diarthroidial joints are characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:

-hyaline articular cartilage on each osseus surface
-fibrocartilage on each osseous surface
-synovial fluid for lubrication and cartilage health
-a fibrous capsule that surrounds the joint

Answer 10

fibrocartilage on each osseous surface

(fibrocartilage is weaker than hyaline (articular) cartilage + wears very quickly when loaded)