A&P Chapter 9
Which of the following statements describes a synchondrosis?
It is found at the first sternalcostal joint of the thoracic cage
Which of the following are jointed by a symphysis?
adjacent vertebrae
Hip and shoulder joints are a type of:
ball and socket joint
The pubic symphysis is an example of a synchondrosis.
false
Which describes an articulation held together by dense connective tissue with little or no movement possible?
fibrous
An inward rotation of the foot which raises the medial border of the foot is called:
inversion
The ankle joint________.
is a uniaxial hinge joint
A cartilaginous joint______.
is called a symphysis when bones are united by fibrocartilage
The "Terrible Triad" is an injury to which joint?
knee joint
Which of the following joint types allows for rotational movement?
pivot
Which is NOT a function of synovial fluid?
supplying oxygen
Adduction is movement toward the midline.
true
Synovial joint cavities are filled with a thick, lubricating fluid.
true
The elbow is an example of a hinge joint.
true
Match the type of joint with its description.
1. allows motion in a single plane UNIAXIAL PLANE 2. allows motion in two planes BIAXIAL PLANE 3. allows motion in many planes MULTIAXIAL PLANE
A strong blow to the anterior knee causing a hyperextension would be most likely to injure which ligament?
ACL
Which ligament of the knee joint helps resist hyperextension?
ACL
What is the function of the articular menisci?
Menisci may subdivide a synovial joint, allowing more complex movements.
Which statement is true concerning the knee joint?
The medial meniscus is attached to the tibial collateral ligament.
A meniscus is __________.
a fibrocartilage pad that provides padding between bones.
A syndesmosis is________.
a fibrous joint that unites parallel bones
A synostosis is________.
a type of joint that unites the bones of the skull
The act of moving your arms away from your body is called:
abduction
The joint between vertebrae that includes an intervertebral disc is an example of which type of joint?
amphiarthrosis
Match the type of joint with its structural classification.
cartilaginous joint 2 synovial joint 3 fibrous joint 1
Movement of a body region in a circular movement at a condyloid joint is what type of motion?
circumduction
This movement allows the forearm to move in a circle while the elbow stays relatively stable.
circumduction
Which term best describes the movement of you opening your mouth?
depression
Match the function with the joint type.
diarthroses FULLY MOVEABLE JOINTS amphiarthroses PARTLY-MOVING JOINTS synarthroses NON-MOVING JOINTS
Match the type of joint with its functional classification
diarthrosis FREELY MOBILE JOINT synarthrosis NEARLY IMMOBILE JOINT amphiarthrosis LIMITED MOBILITY
Which of the following is an example of a biaxial joint?
elbow joint
Which of the following is an example of a uniaxial joint?
elbow joint
An outward rotation of the foot which raises the lateral border of the foot is called:
eversion
A joint that is classified as a diarthrosis only produces movement in two directions.
false
A plane joint provides the greatest range of motion.
false
A suture is a type of synovial joint.
false
A synchondrosis is an example of a cartilaginous joint where bones are united by fibrocartilage.
false
Abduction is movement toward the midline.
false
At a synovial joint, the articulating ends of bones are directly connected by fibrous connective tissue.
false
Saddle joints only allow for uniaxial movement.
false
The ankle joint is an example of a multi-axial plane joint.
false
The cervical region of the vertebral column has the greatest range of motion.
false
The act of moving your legs toward your body is called:
flexion
Plane joints are responsible for which type of motion?
gliding
The type of joint that anchors a tooth to the jaw is a(n)________.
gomphosis
What term is used to describe the fibrous joint association between our teeth and their sockets?
gomphosis
Which term is used to describe a joint that permits only flexion or extension, such as at the knee or elbow?
hinge joint
Which type of joint only allows for uniaxial movement?
hinge joint
Which of the following is an example of a multiaxial joint?
hip joint
Match the joint with its functional classification.
intervertebral joint AMPHIARTHROSIS hip joint DIARTHROSIS suture joints SYNARTHROSIS
The fibrocartilage pad that is found in the knee joint is an example of a(n)_______.
meniscus
Moving your thumb so that it touches the tips of each of your fingers is called:
opposition
Which type of joint allows for the lateral flexion of the vertebral column?
plane
A bursa______.
prevents friction between skin and bone, or a muscle tendon and bone
Intramembranous ossification____________.
produces the bones of the top and sides of the skull
An inward rotation of the forearm is called:
pronation
The motion of moving your palm backward or posteriorly while in the anatomical position is called:
pronation
The ____________ provide support for the glenohumeral joint.
rotator cuff muscles
Which type of joint is responsible for your opposable thumbs?
saddle joint
The synovial membrane of a synovial joint _______.
secretes the lubricating synovial fluid
An outward rotation of the forearm which causes the thumbs to be lateral is called:
supination
The motion of moving your palm forward or anteriorly while in the anatomical position is called:
supination
Match the fibrous joint type with its description.
suture 1 gomphosis 3 syndesmosis 2
Which best describes the sutures of the skull?
synarthroses
The epiphyseal plate of a growing long bone is an example of a ___________.
synchondrosis
Which term best describes the immoveable epiphyseal plate in a long bone?
synchondrosis
The tibia and fibular are connected by a _________, a type of fibrous joint.
syndesmosis
Which region of the vertebral column has the greatest range of motion?
thoracic
The glenohumeral joint is superior to the pubic symphysis.
true
The hip joint is an example of a multiaxial joint.
true
The joints found in our vertebral column between the vertebrae are an example of joints classified as amphiarthroses.
true
The lateral collateral ligament is NOT injured in the 'terrible triad' injury.
true
The synovial membrane is responsible for secreting synovial fluid.
true
Which of the following is a type of synovial joint?
plane joint
