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Types of Synovial Joints Quiz

#1

Which of the following joints allows movement in all three planes (sagittal, frontal, and transverse)?

Ball and socket joint
Explanation

Multiaxial movement.

#2

Which type of synovial joint allows for flexion and extension movements only?

Hinge joint
Explanation

Uniaxial movement.

#3

In which synovial joint does the convex surface of one bone articulate with the concave surface of another bone?

Hinge joint
Explanation

Concave-convex articulation.

#4

Which of the following joints allows rotation around a central axis?

Pivot joint
Explanation

Rotational movement.

#5

Which synovial joint is found between the carpal bones of the wrist?

Gliding joint
Explanation

Sliding movement.

#6

Which synovial joint is responsible for the nodding movement of the head?

Pivot joint
Explanation

Rotational movement.

#7

Which synovial joint is found between the metacarpal bones and the proximal phalanges of the fingers?

Hinge joint
Explanation

Uniaxial movement.

#8

Which synovial joint allows for movement in a single plane, like a door hinge?

Hinge joint
Explanation

Uniaxial movement.

#9

Which synovial joint is found between the atlas (C1) and axis (C2) vertebrae of the neck?

Pivot joint
Explanation

Rotational movement.

#10

Which type of synovial joint allows for circumduction movement?

Ball and socket joint
Explanation

Circular movement.

#11

In which synovial joint does the concave surface of one bone articulate with the convex surface of another bone?

Saddle joint
Explanation

Concave-convex articulation.

#12

Which synovial joint allows for opposition and reposition movements, such as thumb movement?

Saddle joint
Explanation

Oppositional movement.

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