Synovial joints are reinforced and strengthened by number of bandlike…….
a) tendons
b) ligaments
c) collagen
d) fibers
Explanation: ligaments are the tough connective tissue that hold bones in a joint
Synovial joints can be classified into…...major categories.
a) two
b) three
c) four
d) seven
Explanation: 1. Hinge joints and 2. Ball-and-socket joints
In which of the following joints, a cylindrical projection of one bone fits into a trough-shaped surface on another?
a) hinge joints
b) ball-and-socket joints
c) fibrous joints
d) cartilaginous joints
Explanation: A hinge joint is a type of synovial joint that exists in the body and serves to allow motion primarily in one plane.
Which of the following joints permit
movement in one plane that is, permit flexion and extension?
a) fibrous joints
b) ball-and-socket joints
c) hinge joints
d) cartilaginous joints
Explanation: in these joints bones move to and fro only
Which of the following joints are capable of heavy loads?
a) hinge joints
b) ball-and-socket joints
c) fibrous joints
d) cartilaginous joints
Explanation: e.g. knee and elbow
In which of the following, hinge joints are present?
a) elbow
b) knee
c) ankle
d) both a and b
Explanation: lower arm lower leg can move to and fro
