Chapter 5 The Skeletal System 59 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. May not be reproduced or posted to a publicly accessible website. Name ________________________________________________________________ Date ________________________ Class ________________ Activity 5.2 Classification of Joints Objectives At the completion of this activity, you will be able to: • Describe the major classifications of joints. • List the six structural types of synovial joints and provide examples of each. • Define the movements most commonly found at each type of joint. • Describe the importance of bursae, tendons, ligaments, and fibrocartilage in the proper function of joints. Matching Match each synovial joint with its structural classification. Answers may be used more than once. 1. _____ Femoroacetabular joint 2. _____ Radioulnar (proximal) joint 3. _____ Intercarpal joint 4. _____ Glenohumeral joint 5. _____ Tibiofemoral joint 6. _____ Metatarsophalangeal joint 7. _____ Humeroulnar joint 8. _____ Atlanto-occipital joint 9. _____ Trapeziometacarpal joint 10. _____ Intertarsal joint Review Questions Answer the following questions. 1. List the three functional classifications of joints from most mobile to least mobile. A. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ B. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ C. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Categorize each of the following joints as synarthroses, amphiarthroses, or diarthroses. A. Synchondroses:____________________________________________________________________________________ B. Sutures:___________________________________________________________________________________________ C. Syndesmoses:_____________________________________________________________________________________ D. Symphyses:_______________________________________________________________________________________ E. Synovial:_ ________________________________________________________________________________________ A. gliding B. pivot C. hinge D. condylar E. saddle F. ball-and-socket