What Are Joint and Types

Q.

Give the location of a ball and socket joint in a human body

Q.

Name the type of joint between the following:

(a) atlas/axis

(b) carpal/metacarpal of the thumb

(c) between phalanges

(d) femur/acetabulum

(e) between cranial bones

(f) between pubic bones in the pelvic girdle

Q.

Select the correct matching of the type of the joint with the example in human skeletal system?

1. Cartilaginous joint - between frontal and parietal

2. Pivot joint - between third and fourth cervical vertebra

3. Hinge joint - between humerus and pectoral girdle

4. Gliding joint - between carpals

Q. The flat skull bones connect with each other with the help of _____________ and these joints are called the ____________

1. fibrous connective tissue, suture
2. cartilages, suture
3. suture, fibrous connective tissue
4. None of the above

Q.

What are the functions of the gliding joint and hinge joint?

Q.

Which one of the following pair is incorrect?

(a) Hinge joint - between humerus and pectoral girdle

(b) Pivot joint - between atlas, axis occipital condyle

(c) Gliding joint - between the carpals

(d) Saddle joint - between carpel and metacarpals of thumb

Q.

Which one of the following is an example of an imperfect joint?

1. Elbow joint

2. Pubic symphysis

3. Suture

4. Ball and socket joint

Q.

Knee joint and elbow joints are examples of

(a) saddle joint

(b) ball and socket joint

(c) pivot joint

(d) hinge joint

Q. Which joint is present between the atlas and axis?

1. Ball and socket joint
2. Hinge joint
3. Pivot joint
4. None of the above

Q. Condyloid is an example of which type of joint?

1. Synovial joint
2. Fibrous joint
3. Cartilaginous joint
4. None of the above

Q. Our elbows have ___________ joint whereas the first and second cervical vertebrae in the neck forms a ______________ joint.

1. pivot, hinge
2. hinge , pivot
3. gliding, saddle
4. saddle, hinge

Q.

Name the type of joint of your hand which helps you to grasp a badminton racquet.

Q. Match the type of joint to its location:

	Type of joint		Example
A	Immovable joint	I	Between femur and tibia
B	Cartilaginous joint	II	Between first and second cervical vertebrae
C	Hinge joint	III	Between skull bones
D	Pivot joint	IV	Between fifth and sixth thoracic vertebrae

1. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
2. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
3. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
4. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

Q. Condyloid is an example of which type of joint?

1. Synovial joint
2. Fibrous joint
3. Cartilaginous joint
4. None of the above

Q. Statement 1- Condyloid joint allows movement but does not allow rotation.
Statement 2- Elbow joint can be an example of this type of joint

1. Both the statements are incorrect.
2. Both the statements are correct
3. Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false
4. Statement 2 is true but statement 1 is false

Q. Assertion- Synovial joints allow considerable movement.
Reason- In the synovial joint, there is a presence of synovial fluid between the space of the articulating surfaces of the two bones.

1. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion
2. Both the assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion
3. The assertion is true but the reason is false
4. Both assertion and reason are false

Q. Match the following
$\begin{array}{cc}\text{a) Fibrous joints}& \text{i) allow considerable movement}\\ \text{b) Cartilaginous joints}& \text{ii) does not allow any movement}\\ \text{c) Synovial joints}& \text{iii) permit limited movement}\end{array}$

1. a-i, b- ii, c- iii
2. a-ii, b-iii, c-i
3. a-iii, b-ii, c-i
4. a-ii, b-i, c-iii

Q. The chondrocytes of connective tissue are -

1. Bone forming cells
2. Bone eating cells
3. Cartilage cells
4. Fibre secreting cells

Q. Assertion- Synovial joints allow considerable movement.
Reason- In the synovial joint, there is a presence of synovial fluid between the space of the articulating surfaces of the two bones.

1. Both the assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion
3. The assertion is true but the reason is false
4. Both assertion and reason are false

Q. Which of the following would not allow no movement?

1. Cartilaginous joint
2. Synovial joint
3. Fibrous joint
4. Ball and socket joint

Q.

The acetabulum provides the articular surface for the

1. femur

2. fibula

3. pelvis

4. humerus

Q.

What is the type of movable joint present between the atlas and axis?

(a) Pivot (b) Saddle (c) Hinge (d) Gliding

Q.

Immovable joint is

1. Synarthrodial

2. Amphiarthrodial

3. Diarthrodial

4. All of these

Q. Which of the following is a hinge joint?

1. Base of the metacarpal in the thumb
2. Intervertebral disc
3. Between carpal bones
4. Interphalangeal joint

Q. The characteristics and an example of a synovial joint in humans is:

	Characteristics	Examples
(A)	Lymph filled between two bones, limited movement	Gliding joint between carpals
(B)	Fluid cartilage between two bones, limited movements	Knee joints
(C)	Fluid filled between two joints provides cushion	Skull bones
(D)	Fluid filled synovial cavity between two bones	Joint between atlas and axis

1. C
2. A
3. B
4. D

Q.

How do our bone joints function without grinding noise and pain?

Q. Which one of the following is the correct description of a certain part of the normal human skeleton?

1. Parietal bone and the temporal bone of the skull are joined by fibrous joint
2. First vertebra is axis which articulates with the occipital condyles
3. The 9th and 10th pairs of ribs are called the floating ribs
4. Glenoid cavity is a depression to which the thighbone articulates

Q. Select the correct matching of the type of joint with the example in human skeletal system.

1. Gliding joint- Between carpals
2. Pivot joint- Between third and fourth cervical vertebrae
3. Hinge joint- Between humerus and pectoral girdle
4. Cartilaginous joint- Between frontal and parietal bones

Q.

Name the organs that are protected by the rib cage.

Q.

The joints of the bones help in the _________ of the body.