M and P - Joints
hinge
The ankle joint is an example of a(n) ________ joint
hinge
The elbow joint is an example of a(n) ________ joint
saddle
The joint between the trapezium and metacarpal bone of the thumb is an example of a(n) ________ joint.
patella
The ligament that encloses the ________ attaches to the tibial tuberosity
patellar
The ligament that provides support to the front of the knee joint is the ________ ligament.
articulation
The location where two bones meet is called a joint or a(n) ________
medial rotation
The movement of rotating a limb toward the anterior surface of the body is called ________.
ellipsoid
The radiocarpal joint is a(n) ________ joint
both slick and smooth.
The surface of articular cartilage is
sacro-iliac joint
Which appendicular joint firmly attaches the axial skeleton to the pelvic girdle?
plantar flexion
Which foot movement enables the ballerina to stand on her toes?
knee
Which of the following consists of 3 separate articulations?
claviculosternal joints
Which of the following exemplifies a gliding joint?
It channels the flow of synovial fluid
Which of the following is a function of the meniscus?
shoulder
Which of the following joints is an example of a ball-and-socket joint?
moving the hand toward the shoulder
Which of the following movements is a good example of flexion?
synovial membrane
Which of these is not considered to be an accessory synovial structure?
ball-and-socket joint
Which type of synovial joint is the glenohumeral joint?
acetabular labrum
A rim of fibrocartilage in the joint cavity of the hip is called ________.
amphiarthrosis.
A slightly movable joint is a(n)
diarthrosis
A synovial joint is an example of a(n)
hyperextension
An extension past the anatomical position is known as
proximal radio-ulnar joint
At which joint do pronation and supination occur?
amphiarthrotic
Functionally, the pubic symphysis is classified as a(n) ________ articulation