Mastering A&P: Skeletal System HW #4

True or False: Osteoporosis is a bone-thinning disease that often affects young women.

False

True or False: Diarthroses have a greater degree of mobility and flexibility than synarthroses.

True

Articulations permitting only slight degrees of movement are ________, whereas articulations permitting no movement are called ________.

amphiarthroses; synarthroses

Two or more bones meet at a location called a(n) ________.

articulation (joint)

Joint created by the intervertebral discs is what type of joint?

cartilaginous joint

Joint created by the pubic symphysis is what type of joint?

cartilaginous joint

Joint created by the teeth and mandible or maxillary bones is what type of joint?

fibrous joint

Skull sutures are what type of joint?

fibrous joint

An incomplete bone break, known as a(n) ________ fracture, is commonly seen in children.

greenstick

The first step in bone healing involves the formation of a blood-filled swelling known as a(n) ________.

hematoma

The elbow is classified as a(n) ________.

hinge joint

Which of these bones is most susceptible to fractures? wrist bones in toddlers phalanges ribs osteoporotic bones

osteoporotic bones

What type of joint is found between the atlas and the dens of the axis?

pivot

Julie fell off her horse and dislocated her right shoulder. The primary treatment to resolve this injury is __________. bed rest pain-relieving drugs reduction remodeling

reduction (Reduction is the process of returning the bone to the proper position and should only be done by a trained medical professional.)

Immovable joints are functionally classified as ________.

synarthroses

Hinge joint, such as the elbow joint, is what type of joint?

synovial joint

How is a ball-and-socket joint classified?

synovial joint

Plane, hinge, and pivot joints are examples of ________.

synovial joints