Joints MCQs

Bones are held together at joints by?

ligaments
tendons
Ribs
None of these

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ligaments

_ are structures where two bones are attached so that bones can move relative to each other
ligaments
Tendons
joints
None of these

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joints

_ different types of joints enable the many movements of animals

2
3
5
7

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3

_ consist of one bone, with a rounded, ball-like end, that fits into another bone, which has a smooth, dishlike surface

Hinge joints
Pivot joints
Ball and socket joints
All of these

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Ball and socket joints 

Your arms and legs fit into your skeleton with _

Hinge joints
Ball and socket joints
Pivot joints
All of these

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Ball and socket joints 

_ allow you to swivel a bone

Hinge joints
Ball and socket joints
Pivot joints
All of these

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Pivot joints 

When you rotate your arm so that your palm faces up, then down, then up again, you’re using a _

Hinge joint
Ball and socket joint
Pivot joint
All of these

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Pivot joint

_ allow you to bring two bones close together or move them farther apart, much like you open and close a book
Hinge joint
Ball and socket joint
Pivot joint
All of these

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Hinge joint

Your elbows and knees have _ that allow you to extend and contract your arms and legs.

Hinge joint
Ball and socket joint
Pivot joint
All of these

Correct Answer

Pivot joint