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Presence of a synovial cavity, articular cartilage, synovial membrane, and ligaments are characteristics of what type of joint? |
hinge joint |
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Sprains indicate damage to what joint component? |
ligaments |
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Which of the following statements defines synchondroses? |
cartilaginous joints where hyaline cartilage unites the ends of bones |
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to joint stability? |
the amount of synovial fluid in the joint cavity |
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Which inflammatory joint disease is caused by the bites of ticks that live on mice and deer? |
Lyme disease |
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Which joints are correctly matched? |
ankle; hinge |
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A joint united by fibrocartilage tissue that usually permits a slight degree of movement is a ________. |
symphysis |
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An individual with a "double-jointed" thumb can pull it back towards the wrist much farther than normal. What does it mean to be "double-jointed?" |
the joint capsules and ligaments are more stretchy and loose than normal |
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Which type of movement is unique to the forearm? |
pronation |
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Which joint does NOT belong with the others? |
wrist |
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Synovial joints are classified into six main categories based on __________. |
shape of articular surfaces |
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Which of the following represents a structural classification for joints that are separated by a joint cavity? |
synovial |
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Articular cartilage found at the ends of the long bones serves to ________. |
provide a smooth surface at the ends of synovial joints |
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Which of the following are correctly matched? |
osteoarthritis; chronic degenerative joint disease |
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The type of joint between the carpal (trapezium) and the first metacarpal is a ________ joint. |
saddle |
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Which movement decreases the angle between articulating bones? |
Flexion |
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Connective tissue sacs lined with synovial membrane that act as cushions in places where friction develops are called ________. |
bursae |
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What factor would account for a strong synovial joint? |
the deepest articular surface |
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Which of the following is NOT a distinguishing feature of a synovial joint? |
hyaline cartilage connecting the two bones of the joint |
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Which joint has sacrificed stability to provide great freedom of movement? |
shoulder |
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The terms inversion and eversion pertain only to the ________. |
feet |
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Which of the following refers to a joint that is slightly movable? |
amphiarthrosis |
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Bending your head back until it hurts is an example of ________. |
hyperextension |
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Performing "jumping jacks" requires ________. |
abduction and adduction |
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Which of the following are correctly paired? |
synchondrosis; a plate of hyaline cartilage unites the bones |
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Fibrous joints are classified as ________. |
sutures, syndesmoses, and gomphoses |
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Suture |
Joint found only in the skull. |
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Gomphosis |
Tooth in socket. |
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Syndesmosis |
Bones are connected exclusively by ligaments. |
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Symphysis |
Bones united by fibrocartilage. |
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Pointing the toes is an example of ________. |
plantar flexion |
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Which type of movement does NOT occur at the shoulder joint? |
gliding |
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What is moving a limb away from the midline of the body along the frontal plane called? |
abduction |
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Which of the following are cartilaginous joints? |
Synchondroses |
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What are menisci (articular discs)? |
wedges of fibrocartilage that partially or completely divide the synovial cavity |
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The gliding motion of the wrist uses ________ joints. |
plane |
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In the classification of joints, which of the following is true? |
All synovial joints are freely movable. |
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Synarthrotic joints ________. |
are immovable joints |
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