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The study of articulation, or joints is known as what?
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Arthrology
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What kind of joint (based on joint structure) is one in which the bones are held together by collagenous fibers?
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Fiberous joint
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When two bones fuse together into a single bone, this union is called a what?
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Suture
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The teeth are held into the jaw by what kind of joint?
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Fiberous gumphosis
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What kind of joint is found between the distal tibia and fibula?
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Fiberous syndesmosis
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Bones held together by cartilage (cartilaginous joints) are also known as ____________ joints.
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Synchondroses
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The epiphyseal plate is a cartilaginous joint. In terms of movement, it is also called a _____________.
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Immoveable joint
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What is the name of a joint that is held together by a joint capsule?
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Synovial joint
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Synovial fluid is secreted by what structure?
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Synovial membrane
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How much movement occurs in a suture between two bones of the skull?
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No movement is allowed
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Which joint has the greatest range of movement?a. gomphosis b. suture c. synchondrosis d. hinge
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Hinge
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In which of these joints would you find a meniscus?a. cartilaginous b. fiberous c. synovial
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Synovial
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What is the function of the meniscus in the knee?
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Provides a cushion between femur and tibia
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What is the function of the labrum in the glenohumerous joint?
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It is a cartilagenous ring that surround the joint to stabelize the joint
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The joint between the trapezium and the first metacarpal is what kind of joint?
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Saddle joint
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