8. Joints

Why is the shoulder joint more movable than the hip joint?

In which type of synovial joint are the bone surfaces flat or nearly flat?

Which bones articulate with the femur?

Which part of a synovial joint may be reinforced by ligaments and tendons?

Of all body joints, which joint is most susceptible to sports injuries?

Which of these terms best categorizes the joints shown in the figure?

Which of the following is an example of a synovial joint?

In which type of joint are the bones separated by a narrow, fluid-filled, encapsulated space?

In contrast to synarthrosis joints, which of the following best describes diarthrosis joints?

Which type of joint allows for the gliding movement of the wrist?

Which of the following is the simplest synovial articulation and is the least mobile?

Which of the following correctly matches a structural classification of joints with its corresponding functional classification?

The joint between the L2 and L3 vertebrae is classified as which type of joint?

Which of the following is an example of a hinge synovial joint?

Which of the following joints is classified as a multiaxial joint?