Joints and Movement Worksheet

Joints and Movement

Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided illustration to help you with some questions.

Observe the human skeleton diagram below.

1. Which type of joint allows for the widest range of motion, like in your shoulder or hip?

2. The elbow and knee are examples of what type of joint?

1. The place where two or more bones meet is called a  .

2.   are tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect bones to other bones.

3. The joint in your neck that allows you to turn your head from side to side is a   joint.

1. All joints in the human body allow for movement.

2. Cartilage is a hard, rigid tissue that provides support to bones.

1. Describe the function of synovial fluid in a joint.

2. Give an example of a fixed joint and explain why it is important for that part of the body.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

1.   connect muscles to bones.

2.   reduces friction between bones in a joint.

3.   is a smooth, elastic tissue that covers the ends of bones in a joint.