Student Worksheet for Chapter 3: Introduction to Anatomy Name: ________KEY_________ Instructions: Use your textbook to answer the following question

Amphiarthrodial joint

A joint that allows slight movement.

Synarthrodial joint

An immovable joint characterized by bones held together by tough connective tissue.

Diarthrodial joint

A freely movable joint that has a joint capsule.

Epiphysis

The area of a long bone where growth occurs.

Hyaline cartilage

A thin layer of cartilage covering the ends of bones.

Synovial membrane

A tissue that surrounds a diarthrodial joint and secretes a slippery fluid.

Joint capsule

A sleevelike structure that covers a joint.

Fibrous joints

Another name for a synarthrodial joint.

Epidermis

The most superficial layer of the skin.

Proximal

Closer to the point of attachment or origin.

Distal

Farther from the point of attachment or origin.

Medial

Closer to the midline of the body.

Lateral

Farther from the midline of the body.

Anterior

The front aspect of the body.

Posterior

The back aspect of the body.

Tendon

A strong fibrous cord that attaches muscles to bone.

Frontal plane

The plane of motion for shoulder abduction.

Hinge joint

A type of joint that allows flexion and extension, as seen in the elbow and knee.

Ball and socket joint

A joint that allows all motions, as seen in the shoulder and hip.

Slight rotation

A limited movement capability at the knee joint.