Movement at Joints
Explore the different types of joints in the human body and how they allow for various movements.
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Movement at Joints
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. What type of joint allows movement in many directions, such as your shoulder?
Hinge joint
Ball-and-socket joint
Pivot joint
Fixed joint
2. Which of the following is an example of a hinge joint?
Hip
Skull
Knee
Wrist
3. A joint is a place where two or more meet.
4. The type of joint that allows you to turn your head from side to side is a joint.
5. Fixed joints allow a wide range of motion.
True
False
6. Cartilage is a tough, elastic tissue that covers the ends of bones at a joint.
True
False
7. Look at the human skeleton diagram. Identify two different types of joints and give an example of where each can be found.
Match each joint type with its description.
8. Ball-and-socket joint
a. Allows movement in one direction
9. Hinge joint
b. Allows rotational movement
10. Pivot joint
c. Allows movement in many directions
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