A&P-Chapter 6: Joints
abduction
A movement away from the midline of the body is called
femur and fibula
A torn lateral collateral ligament destabilizes the connection between which of the following bones?
eversion
Excessive turning of the sole of the foot outward is called __________.
syndesmosis
Identify the type of joint found between the distal end of the tibia and fibula (distal tibiofibular joint).
rheumatoid arthritis
In ________ an autoimmune response attacks joints and causes an inflammation condition.
gouty arthritis
In ________ crystals of uric acid form within the synovial fluid of joints.
flexion and extension.
Nodding your head "yes" is an example of
a rolling of the distal epiphysis of the radius over the ulna.
Pronation is defined as
symphysis
Structurally, the joint found between adjacent vertebral bodies is a __________.
popliteal
The back of the knee joint is reinforced by ________ ligaments.
the ulna and humerus interlock
The elbow joint is extremely stable because
synovial membrane
The fluid that fills the joint cavity in a diarthrosis is produced by the __________.
saddle
The joint between the trapezium and metacarpal bone of the thumb is an example of a ________ joint.
gliding
The joints between vertebrae are examples of ________ joints.
fibular collateral
The knee is reinforced laterally by the __________ ligament.
cruciate
The ligaments that limit the anterior-posterior movement of the tibia and maintain the alignment of the femoral and tibial condyles are the ________ ligaments.
opposition
To pinch with a thumb and finger involves a movement called
plantar flexion
Which foot movement enables the ballerina to stand on her toes?
symphysis
Which joint best describes a joint where the articulating bones are held together by a pad of fibrocartilage?
pivot
Which joints is monaxial, but capable of only rotation?
spreading the fingers
Which movement is a good example of abduction?
opening the mouth
Which movement is a good example of depression?
turning the palm upward
Which movement is a good example of supination?
nucleus pulposus
Which structure of the intervertebral articulation gives the disc its resiliency and ability to absorb shock?
gliding
Which type of joint is found between the carpal bones?
menisci
________ subdivide synovial cavities, channel the flow of synovial fluid, and allow for variations in the shapes of the articular surfaces.
A synovial joint is an example of a(n)
diarthrosis
Based on a functional classification, the hip joint is a __________.
diarthrosis
Examples of diarthrosis joints
fingers
gomphosis joint
joint that binds the teeth to bony sockets in the maxillary bone and mandible
Examples of amphiarthrosis joints
pubis symphysis
Examples of synchondrosis joints
ribs and sternum
syndesmosis joint
slightly movable fibrous joint in which bones such as the tibia and fibula are jointed together by connective tissue
Examples of synarthrosis joints
sutures of the skull
The intervertebral disc joint is called a
symphysis.
A ligamentous connection such as an antebrachial interosseous membrane is called a
syndesmosis.
Examples of gomphosis joints
teeth
Examples of syndesmosis joints
tibia and fibula
