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Which of these joints is a synarthrosis? |
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humerus - scapula
scapula - clavicle
parietal - parietal
femur - patella
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The coxal bones join anteriorly at a __________. |
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gomphosis
suture
symphysis
synostosis |
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The synarthrosis that binds the two parietal bones together is a ___________. |
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synostosis
synchondrosis
suture
gomphosis
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Which of these is a type of joint? |
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cartilaginous
fibrous
synovial
All of these are types of joints.
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An immovable joint is a(n) |
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diarthrosis.
symphysis.
synarthrosis.
amphiarthrosis.
syndesmosis. |
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The synarthrosis that binds the teeth to the bony sockets is a |
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gomphosis.
syndesmosis.
synchondrosis.
suture.
synotosis.
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A ligamentous connection such as an interosseous ligament is termed a |
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gomphosis.
symphysis.
syndesmosis.
synostosis.
synchondrosis.
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A slightly movable joint is a(n) |
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synarthrosis.
gomphosis.
synostosis.
amphiarthrosis.
diarthrosis.
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A suture is an example of a(n) |
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diarthrosis.
amphiarthrosis.
synarthrosis.
syndesmosis.
symphysis.
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An epiphyseal line is an example of a |
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syndesmosis.
gomphosis.
synostosis.
symphysis.
synchondrosis. |
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An example of a synchondrosis is the articulation of the |
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navicular bone with the cuniform bones.
ribs with the sternum.
radius and the ulna.
femur with the acetabulum.
atlas and the axis.
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A freely movable joint is a(n) |
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symphysis.
amphiarthrosis.
synarthrosis.
diarthrosis.
syndesmosis.
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The intervertebral disc joint is called a |
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condylar joint.
synchondrosis.
symphysis.
synarthrosis.
glide joint.
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Which of the following is not a function of synovial fluid? |
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provides nutrients
shock absorption
protects articular cartilages
increases osmotic pressure within joint
lubrication
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Bursae are found in all of the following areas, except |
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tendon sheaths.
beneath the skin covering a bone.
within connective tissue exposed to friction or pressure.
around many synovial joints.
around blood vessels.
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Which of these is not a property of articular cartilage? |
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smooth, low-friction surface
enclosed by an articular capsule
covered by perichondrium
lubricated by synovial fluid
similar to hyaline cartilage
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Which term describes movement away from the longitudinal axis of the body? |
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flexion
adduction
extension
abduction |
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Which term describes extension of the ankle joint and elevates the heel (as when you stand on tiptoe)? |
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opposition
supination
dorsiflexion
plantar flexion
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Which term describes a special type of angular movement which is similar to drawing a large circle on a chalkboard? |
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lateral rotation
medial rotation
inversion
circumduction
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Which term describes the opposite movement of elevation? |
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retraction
eversion
depression
protraction
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What is the classification of this type of joint? |
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amphiarthrosis
slightly movable
diarthrosis
synarthrosis
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What is the classification of this type of joint (suture)? |
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amphiarthrosis
diarthrosis
slightly movable
synarthrosis
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What is the classification of this type of joint (pubic symphysis)? |
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diarthrosis
immovable joint
synarthrosis
amphiarthrosis
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Articular cartilage is found within a __________. |
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synarthrosis
synovial joint
synchondrosis
synostosis
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The fluid that accumulates within a swollen joint was produced by the __________, |
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cruciate ligaments
synovial membrane
medial fat pad
menisci
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Which of the following is a slightly movable joint?
Amphiarthrosis
Synarthrosis
Diarthrosis |
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Amphiarthrosis |
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Which of the following is an immovable joint? Amphiarthrosis Synarthrosis Diarthrosis |
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Synarthrosis |
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Which of the following is a freely movable joint? Amphiarthrosis Synarthrosis Diarthrosis |
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Diarthrosis |
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