A&P Chapter 8
diarthrosis
A freely movable joint is a(n)
synostosis
A joint formed by the fusion of two bones is a
syndesmosis
A ligamentous connection such as between the bones of the lower leg is termed a
adduction
A movement toward the midline of the body is termed
amphiarthrosis
A slightly movable joint is a(n)
synarthrosis
A suture is an example of a(n)
diarthrosis
A synovial joint is an example of a(n)
inversion
A twisting motion of the foot that turns the sole inward is termed
synarthrosis
An immovable joint is a(n)
around the blood vessels
Bursae may be located in all but which of the following areas?
gomphosis
Dense connective tissue is to a suture as a periodontal ligament is to a(n)
movement can occur in only one axis
In a monoaxial articulation
inside the joint cavity
Luxations are painful due to stimulation of pain receptors in all locations, except
hinge
The elbow joint is an example of a(n) _____ joint.
saddle
The joint between the carpus and metacarpus I of the thumb is an example of a(n) _______ joint.
shoulder
The joint that permits the greatest range of mobility of any joint in the body is the
foot
The movements known as dorsiflexion and plantar flexion involve moving the
supination
The opposite movement of pronation is
opposition
The special movement of the thumb that allows it to grasp an object and hold on to it is called
ball-and-socket
Triaxial joints are known as ______ joints.
It secretes synovial fluid.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of articular cartilage?
increases osmotic pressure within joint
Which of the following is not a function of synovial fluid?
gliding
Which of the following types of joints are found between the carpals?
pivot
Which of the following types of joints is monoaxial, but capable of only rotation?
Intracapsular
_______ ligaments function in association with synovial joints to help prevent extreme movements that might otherwise damage the joint.
