Anatomy Chapter 9 Study Guide
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 synarthrosis | An immovable joint is a(n) |
| amphiarthrosis | A slightly movable joint is a(n) |
| diarthrosis | A freely movable joint is a(n) |
| synarthrosis | A suture is an example of a(n) |
| synostosis | A joint formed by the fusion of two bones is a |
| gomphosis | Dense connective tissue is to a suture as a periodontal ligament is to a(n) |
| diarthrosis | A synovial joint is an example of a(n) |
| syndesmosis | A ligamentous connection such as between the bones of the lower leg is termed a |
| increases osmotic pressure within joint | Which of the following is not a function of synovial fluid? |
| It secretes synovial fluid. | Which of the following is not a characteristic of articular cartilage? |
| Intracapsular | _______ ligaments function in association with synovial joints to help prevent extreme movements that might otherwise damage the joint. |
| around the blood vessels | Bursae may be located in all but which of the following areas? |
| inside the joint cavity | Luxations are painful due to stimulation of pain receptors in all locations, except |
| adduction | A movement toward the midline of the body is termed |
| opposition | The special movement of the thumb that allows it to grasp an object and hold on to it is called |
| inversion | A twisting motion of the foot that turns the sole inward is termed |
| supination | The opposite movement of pronation is |
| foot | The movements known as dorsiflexion and plantar flexion involve moving the |
| hinge | The elbow joint is an example of a(n) _____ joint. |
| movement can occur in only one axis | In a monoaxial articulation |
| saddle | The joint between the carpus and metacarpus I of the thumb is an example of a(n) _______ joint. |
| ball-and-socket | Triaxial joints are known as ______ joints. |
| 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? |
| shoulder | The joint that permits the greatest range of mobility of any joint in the body is the |
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