Joints
Amphiarthrosis joints are freely movable. a. True b. False
b
An amphiarthrosis joint is immovable. a. True b. False
b
An example of a gomphoses joint is found in the skull with sutures. a. True b. False
b
The wrist, MCP, and MTP joints are all considered which type of joint? a. Plane b. Condyloid c. Hinge d. Ball and socket
b
These joints are classified as bones that are connected by cartilage. a. Fibrous b. Cartilaginous c. Synovial
b
The acromioclavicular and subtalar joint are considered to be which type of joint? a. Saddle b. Pivot c. Condyloid d. Plane
d
Which of the following is not considered a fibrous joint? a. Suture b. Gomphoses c. Syndesmoses d. Synovial
d
Which type of joint permits movement in one plane, usually flexion and extension? a. Pivot b. Plane c. Saddle d. Hinge
d
Which type of synovial joint is characterized by having the articular surfaces being relatively flat, allowing the bones to glide over one another. a. Hinge b. Saddle c. Pivot d. Plane
d
What are the 3 main functions of synovial fluid within a joint?
- Lubrication - Shock absorption - Nutrient distribution
What are the 2 main functions of articular cartilage?
- Reduce friction during movement - Absorb shock
Order the following joint terms from immovable, slightly moveable, and freely moveable: amphiarthrosis, synarthroses, and diarthrosis
- Synarthrosis - Amphiarthrosis - Diarthrosis
What are the three components of a synovial joint?
- Synovial fluid - Articular capsule - Articular cartilage
Osteoarthritis
Overuse of articular surfaces, causing a wearing down of the articular cartilage
What is the most common joint found in the body?
Synovial
Amphiarthrosis joints are slightly movable. a. True b. False
a
An example of a synchondrosis cartilaginous joint is the joint between the diaphysis and epiphysis of a growing long bone. a. True b. False
a
Condyloid joints contain a convex surface, which articulates with a concave elliptical cavity. a. True b. False
a
Diarthrosis joints are freely movable. a. True b. False
a
Pivot joints only allow for rotational movement. a. True b. False
a
Symphyses joints are examples of cartilaginous joints. a. True b. False
a
Synarthrosis joints are immovable. a. True b. False
a
Synovial joints are also considered diarthrosis joints, or freely movable joints. a. True b. False
a
This type of joint is connected by fibrous tissue. a. Fibrous b. Cartilaginous c. Synovial
a
Which of the following is not a classification of a joint? a. Synarthrosis b. Fibrous c. Cartilaginous d. Synovial
a
Which type of joint is characterized by opposing articular surfaces with a reciprocal concave-convex shape? a. Saddle b. Hinge c. Condyloid d. Pivot
a
Carpometacarpal joints are classified as which of the following joints? a. Plane b. Pivot c. Saddle d. Hinge
c
Gomphoses joints are found in which part of the body? a. Skull b. Hip c. Teeth d. Ear
c
This type of joint is characterized by articulating surfaces enclosed within a fluid-filled joint capsule. a. Fibrous b. Cartilaginous c. Synovial
c
Which of the following is not considered a synovial joint? a. Pivot b. Saddle c. Syndesmotic d. Plane e. Condyloid
c
Which type of joint has a ball-shaped surface of one rounded bone fits into the cup-like depression of another bone, which allows free movement in numerous axes? a. Condyloid b. Hinge c. Ball and socket d. Pivot
c
