Question

match the joint type with the correct description. where the femur meets the tibia where the humerus meets the scapula where the bone of the skull meet where the ribs meet the sternum where the radius and ulna meet synovial joint - pivot synovial joint - ball & socket cartilagenous joint fibrous joint synovial joint - hinge

Explanation:

1. The femur - tibia joint is a synovial hinge joint allowing flexion and extension like a door hinge.
2. The humerus - scapula joint is a synovial ball - and - socket joint enabling a wide range of motion.
3. The skull bones meet at fibrous joints which are immovable or have very limited movement.
4. The ribs and sternum are connected by cartilaginous joints which allow some flexibility.
5. The radius - ulna joint is a synovial pivot joint allowing rotation.

Answer:

1. Synovial joint - Hinge
2. Synovial joint - Ball & Socket
3. Fibrous joint
4. Cartilagenous joint
5. Synovial joint - Pivot