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chapter 9

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