Practice - Types of Synovial Joints
Practice Questions
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What is an example of a hinge joint?
💡 Hint: Think of the way a door opens.
Name one type of gliding joint.
💡 Hint: It's in your wrist.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of joint allows for rotation around a single axis?
💡 Hint: Which joint lets you shake your head 'no'?
True or False: Ball-and-socket joints allow for limited movement.
💡 Hint: Think about how much you can move your shoulder.
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Challenge Problems
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Explain how the structure of hinge joints affects their function, especially in sports activities like running.
💡 Hint: How does bending help you run?
Compare and contrast the movements facilitated by condyloid joints and gliding joints in athletic performance.
💡 Hint: Think about how you use both joints in hand movements.
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