Human Anatomy - Joints and Joint Movements Quiz

Allows movement in multiple directions due to its spherical head fitting into a socket.

Primarily allows movement in one plane, like a door hinge.

Allows for a wide range of motion, including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and rotation.

This joint primarily allows for bending and straightening movements, like those of the knee.

Enables rotational movements, such as supination (palm up) and pronation (palm down).

Elevation is not a movement typically associated with the hip joint, which primarily performs flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and rotation.

Allows rotational movement, such as the turning of the head.

Allows for limited gliding or sliding movements between adjacent bones.

Allows for hinging and sliding movements during jaw opening and closing.

Pronation is a movement associated with the forearm and wrist, not typically performed at the shoulder joint.

Allows the thumb to move across the palm, a unique movement known as opposition.

Enables rotation around its axis, such as turning the head or twisting the forearm.

Synovial joints are characterized by a joint cavity filled with synovial fluid, which allows for smooth movement between bones.

Osteoarthritis commonly affects hinge joints like the knee and the elbow, leading to pain and stiffness.

Rheumatoid arthritis often affects small joints like those in the hands and wrists.