Chapter 9 Quiz: Articulations

Joints can be classified structurally as

bony, fibrous, cartilaginous, synovial.

The intervertebral disc joint is called a

symphysis

Identify the incorrect pair.

chondrosis; freely moving joint

Mike falls off his skateboard and sprains his ankle. Which of the following most likely occurs with this type of accident?

A ligament is stretched and collagen fibers in the ligament are damaged.

Figure 9-1 A Simplified Sectional View of the Knee Joint

Use Figure 9-1 to answer the following questions:


Which structure acts as a cushion and consists of fibrous cartilage?

4

Small pockets of synovial fluid that reduce friction and act as a shock absorber where ligaments and tendons rub against other tissues are called

bursae

A ________ occurs when articulating surfaces are forced out of position.

dislocation

Ankle extension is also called

plantar flexion

Pronation is defined as

a rolling of the distal epiphysis of the radius over the ulna.

The ankle joint is an example of a(n) ________ joint.

hinge

Which of the following types of joints is monaxial, but capable of only rotation?

pivot

The elbow joint is extremely stable because

the ulna and humerus interlock

Which of the following athletes are at greatest risk of developing a rotator cuff injury?

baseball pitchers

The shoulder joint, or ________ joint, permits the greatest range of motion of any joint.

glenohumeral

The clinical term for joint inflammation is

arthritis