Human Anatomy and Movement Joints Quiz

Permits movement in a single plane, primarily forward and backward.

Enables rotational movement, particularly in the forearm.

Ligaments connect bone to bone, providing joint stability.

Enables movement of the thumb.

Formed by humerus and ulna articulation, allowing elbow movement.

Allows movement in both flexion/extension and abduction/adduction planes.

Synovial fluid does not directly affect muscle contraction.

Facilitates the side-to-side movement of the head, as in saying 'no'.

Cranial suture is not a synovial joint; it connects skull bones.

Formed between carpal bones and radius, allowing wrist movement.

Prevents excessive backward movement, especially in the knee joint.

Connects femur to tibia, preventing excessive knee hyperextension.

Permits movement in three planes: flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, and rotation.

Facilitates movement in two axes: flexion/extension and rotation.

Frequently affected by osteoarthritis, leading to hip pain and stiffness.