Portage BIOD 151 - Module 4.4 Joints
and Ligaments with correct answers
2025
Fibrous Joints - CORRECT ANSWER-Immovable joints such as those between cranial
bones.
Cartilaginous Joints - CORRECT ANSWER-Slightly moveable, like in between the
vertebrae.
Joint Changes from Pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER-Hormones increase flexibility in
the fibrous joint, the pubic symphysis for child birth.
Synovial Joints - CORRECT ANSWER-Synovial membrane, articular cartilage, fibrous
joint, synovial fluid, ligaments.
Most joints
Types of Synovial Joints - CORRECT ANSWER-Hinge joints, ball and socket, saddle
joint, and pivot joint.
Hinge Joint - CORRECT ANSWER-Knee and elbow, permit movement in one direction.
Ball and Socket Joint - CORRECT ANSWER-Allow movement in all planes and
rotations, such as hip and shoulder.
Saddle Joint - CORRECT ANSWER-Thumb, allows movement across the palm.
Pivot Joint - CORRECT ANSWER-Allows for rotational movement, cervical spine C1/C2
Atlas and Axis
and Ligaments with correct answers
2025
Fibrous Joints - CORRECT ANSWER-Immovable joints such as those between cranial
bones.
Cartilaginous Joints - CORRECT ANSWER-Slightly moveable, like in between the
vertebrae.
Joint Changes from Pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER-Hormones increase flexibility in
the fibrous joint, the pubic symphysis for child birth.
Synovial Joints - CORRECT ANSWER-Synovial membrane, articular cartilage, fibrous
joint, synovial fluid, ligaments.
Most joints
Types of Synovial Joints - CORRECT ANSWER-Hinge joints, ball and socket, saddle
joint, and pivot joint.
Hinge Joint - CORRECT ANSWER-Knee and elbow, permit movement in one direction.
Ball and Socket Joint - CORRECT ANSWER-Allow movement in all planes and
rotations, such as hip and shoulder.
Saddle Joint - CORRECT ANSWER-Thumb, allows movement across the palm.
Pivot Joint - CORRECT ANSWER-Allows for rotational movement, cervical spine C1/C2
Atlas and Axis
