A&P Chapter 8

Joints classifications are known as structural classifications when based on the degree of motion they allow.

False

Symphysis joints provide no movement and are functionally classified as synarthroses.

False

Synovial joints are different from cartilaginous and fibrous joints due to the presence of a joint (synovial) cavity.

True

Which of the following is an example of a pivot joint?

atlas/axis

Where would a gliding movement most likely occur?

between the intercarpal joints of the wrist

The hip is known as the:

coxal joint.

In the knee joint, the medial meniscus is:

fibrocartilage

A fibrous joint that is a peg-in-socket is called a ________ joint.

gomphosis

While walking through the parking lot to her car, Tara stepped in chewing gum. She medially rotated her foot toward the midline of the body to see the gum, performing:

inversion

Where is a condylar joint found?

metacarpophalangeal joints of fingers 2-5

What type of joint is a ball-and-socket joint?

multiaxial (triaxial) joint

A ballerina who stands on the tips of her toes is performing:

plantar flexion

Elizabeth fell down a flight of stairs. The angle between her right foot and the tibia increased as her toes were bent toward the ground. What movement do you think caused her to injure her foot?

plantar flexion

Which type of fibrous joint is found between bones of the cranium?

suture

A is where bones are united by fibrocartilage.

symphysis

Functionally, how are cartilaginous joints classified?

synarthroses or amphiarthroses

Which of the following best represents the functional classifications of joints ranked from least movable to most movable?

synarthrosis, amphiarthrosis, diarthrosis

Which of the following is NOT a subclass of a fibrous joint?

synchondrosis

The coxal joint is an articulation formed by:

the head of the femur and the acetabulum.