Chapter 9 Anatomy : Joints
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amphiarthrosis
The joint between adjacent vertebrae that includes an invertebral disc is classified as which type of joint?
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the manubriosternal joint
Which of these joints is classified as a synarthrosis?
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the metacarpophalangeal joint
Which of these joints is classified as a biaxial diarthrosis?
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are joints where the bones articulate with each other within a fluid-filled joint cavity
Synovial joints ________.
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syndesmosis
Which type of fibrous joint connects the tibia and fibula?
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the interosseous membrane of the forearm
An example of a wide fibrous joint is ________.
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anchors a tooth to the jaw
A gomphosis ________.
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a fibrous joint that unites parallel bones
A syndesmosis is ________.
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is called a symphysis when the bones are united by fibrocartilage
A cartilaginous joint ________.
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found at the first sternocostal joint of the thoracic cage
A synchondrosis is ________.
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adjacent vertebrae
Which of the following are joined by a symphysis?
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synchondrosis
The epiphyseal plate of a growing long bone in a child is classified as a ________.
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ball-and-socket
Which type of joint provides the greatest range of motion?
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hinge joint
Which type of joint allows for only uniaxial movement?
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a plane joint
Which of the following is a type of synovial joint?
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prevents friction between skin and bone, or a muscle tendon and bone
A bursa ________.
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the joint cavity is filled with a thick, lubricating fluid
At synovial joints, ________.
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secretes the lubricating synovial fluid
At a synovial joint, the synovial membrane ________.
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include the radiocarpal joint
Condyloid joints ________.
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a fibrocartilage pad that provides padding between bones
A meniscus is ________.
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lateral flexion
The joints between the articular processes of adjacent vertebrae can contribute to which movement?
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eversion
Which motion moves the bottom of the foot away from the midline of the body?
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circumduction
Movement of a body region in a circular movement at a condyloid joint is what type of motion?
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hand from the palm backward position to the palm forward position
Supination is the motion that moves the ________.
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abduction
Movement at the shoulder joint that moves the upper limb laterally away from the body is called ________.
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rotator cuff muscles
The primary support for the glenohumeral joint is provided by the ________.
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is supported by the annular ligament
The proximal radioulnar joint ________.
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The medial meniscus is attached to the tibial collateral ligament.
Which statement is true concerning the knee joint?
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is a uniaxial hinge joint
The ankle joint ________.
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cervical
Which region of the vertebral column has the greatest range of motion for rotation?
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produces the bones of the top and sides of the skull
Intramembranous ossification ________.
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develop at an interzone site
Synovial joints ________.
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the process that replaces hyaline cartilage with bone tissue
Endochondral ossification is ________.
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hyperflexion
______________ is the excessive flexion of joint.
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abduction
___________________ moves the limb laterally away from the midline of the body.
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During mouth opening, the mandibular condyle and articular disc glide forward onto the articular tubercle.
Which of the following statements accurately describes the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?
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amphiarthrosis
A __________________ is a slightly mobile joint.
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