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chapter 9
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| an immovable joint is: | synarthrosis |
| a slightly movable joint is: | amphiarthrosis |
| a freely movable joint is: | diarthrosis |
| a suture is an example of a: | synarthrosis |
| a movement away from the midline of the body is termed: | abduction |
| which of the following movements is a good example of depression? | opening the mouth |
| which of the following movements is a good example of abduction? | spreading the fingers |
| the elbow joint is an example of a(n) ___ joint | hinge |
| which of the following movements is a good example of hyperextention? | extreme bending of the head backwards |
| a herniated interverbral disc is caused by: | protrustion of the nucleus pulposus through the annulus fibrosis |
| in the knee joint, the medial and later menisci: | act as cushions and conform to the shape of the articulating surfaces |
| small pockets ("sacs") of synovial fluid that reduce friction and act as a shock absorber where ligaments and tendons rub against other tissues are called: | bursae |
| the synarthrosis that binds the teeth to the bony sockets is a: | gomphosis |
| which foot movement enable the ballerina to stand on her toes? | plantar flexion |
| rotation of the forearm that makes the palm face posterior is: | pronation |
| decreasing the angle between articulating bones is termed: | flexion |
| the shoulder and hip represent __ joints | ball and socket |
| nodding your head "yes" is an example of: | flexion and extension |
| you ___ your jaw when you grasp your upper lip with your lower teeth. | protract |
| synovial fluid functions in: | - lubrication - nutrient distribution - shock absorption |
| which of the following describes ligaments? | - stabilize joints - are composed of dense regular connective tissue - bind bones to bones - are continuous with the periosteum |
| a joint in which two separate bone are fused together with bone tissue is called a: | synostosis |
| the articulation between atlas and axis is an example of a __ joint. | pivot |
| the act of "kicking" involves ___ at the knee | extention |
| the joint that permits the greatest range of mobility of any joint in the body is the ___ | shoulder |
| the cranial sutures are examples of: | fibrous joints |
| a joint condition that is characterized by the softening, cracking, and wearing away of articular cartilage. the condition causes severe pain and inflammation. | osteoarthritis |
| the epiphyseal lines represent: | synostoses |
| the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is an intracapsular ligament found in the: | knee |
| high degree of osteopenia that creates holes in the bones is called: | osteoporosis |
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