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Unit 3 Chapter 9

Joints

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A point where two bones meet is called a(n) Joint
A bony, immovable joint is called a(n) Synostosis
What holds the bones together in a fibrous joint? Collagen fibers
Synchondroses and symphyses are types of what kind of joint? Cartilaginous
__________ joints are highly movable joints held together by a synovial capsule. Synovial
__________ joints are bound together by fibrous connective tissue. Fibrous
___________ joints are joints formed by bones fused together. Bony
Which joint type is most likely to develop dysfunction due to its complexity? Multiple choice question. Synovial Cartilaginous Sutures Synovial
What is a joint or an articulation? A point where two bones meet
In synovial joints, the surfaces of the two bones are covered with a layer of hyaline cartilage, called the __________ cartilage. Articular
Which of the following is produced by embryonic bones fusing seamlessly into one adult bone? Multiple choice question. Synostosis Synarthrosis Synchondrosis Syndesmosis Synostosis
What is another term for a fibrous joint? Synarthrosis
Within a musculoskeletal lever system, what is the fulcrum? Multiple choice question. Bones Joints Muscles Joints
Choose all the types of cartilaginous joints. Multiple select question. Symphyses Syndesmoses Sutures Synchondroses Gomphoses Symphyses Synchondroses
A lubricating fluid that reduces friction between the bones is found in __________ joints. synovial
Moving the arm behind the frontal plane of the trunk is an example of what type of movement? Hyperextension
Which two bones form the jaw joint? Temporal bone and mandible
A synostosis is also called what type of joint? Bony joint
What is the anatomical name for the shoulder joint? Glenohumeral joint
Within the skeletal anatomy, what supplies the effort? Multiple choice question. Muscle contraction The resistance arm The effort arm Muscle contraction
The ___________ arm is the bone to which the effort is applied, not the structure applying the effort. effort
What holds the bone ends of an amphiarthrodial joint together? Cartilage
Which joint is comprised of the humeroulnar and humeroradial joints? Elbow
A joint that is extended beyond zero position is said to be what? Hyperextended
Which two bones articulate to form the jaw joint? Mandible Temporal
What factors allow the shoulder to have a wide range of motion? -Depth of the joint and tight ligaments surrounding the joint -Loose joint capsule and shallow joint cavity -Tight ligaments and tendons surrounding the joint Loose joint capsule and shallow joint cavity
Where is the coxal joint located? Hip
In a musculoskeletal lever system, what force does the muscle contraction provide? Effort
The patellofemoral joint is an example of which class of synovial joint? Gliding ;The joint between the patella and the femur involves two relatively flat surfaces, forming a gliding (plane) joint.
What are the two articulations of the elbow joint? Humeroulnar Humeroradial
Dislocations are often accompanied by what other disorder? Sprains
Extending a joint beyond the zero position is always an abnormal movement. True False False ; Hyperextending the wrist is a normal movement although hyper extending the knee would be abnormal.
Which two bones form the jaw joint? Temporal bone and mandible
What is another name for the hip joint? Coxal joint
The patella articulates with the femur. True False True ;The patella articulates with the femur at the patellofemoral joint.
The displacement of a bone from its normal position is called a joint dislocation
What is the separation of articular surfaces at a joint called? Dislocation
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