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A ligamentous connection, such as that between the bones of the lower leg, is called a   syndesmosis  
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A movement towards the midline of the body is called   adduction  
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A synovial joint is an example of a(n)   diarthrosis  
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A twisting motion of the foot that turns the sole inward is called   inversion  
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An immovable joint is   a synarthrosis  
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Can bursae be located around blood vessels?   No  
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Decreasing the angle between bones is called   flexion  
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In an monoaxial articulation   movement can occur in only one axis  
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a non-inflammatory type of arthritis, referred to as degenerative joint disease or "wear-and-tear arthritis   Osteoarthritis  
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The joint at the base of the thumb is an example of a(n) _______ joint   Saddle  
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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 ligaments that limit the anterior-posterior movement of the femur and maintain the alignment of the femoral and tibial condyles are the ______ ligaments   cruciate  
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Is increased osmotic pressure within joint a function of synovial fluid?   no  
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The epiphyseal growth plate is an example of a(n):   synchondrosis  
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Why are there no blood vessels inside the joint cavity of synovial joints?   Movement would damage the delicate blood vessels  
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Is a Costosternal joint a synovial joint   no  
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Is opposition possible at any part of the body other than the thumb?   NO  
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Is Osseous a classification of joints   NO  
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Does the knee have joint space?   Yes  
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"Weeping lubrication" is caused by the _______________ in a synovial   synovial fluid  
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Would the presence of tendon sheaths and bursae provide stability to a synovial joint   NO  
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What percent of their length can ligaments be stretched and not snap?   6%  
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Is a pitcher winding up to throw the ball an example of circumduction movement   Yes  
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The "superstabilizer" of the shoulder joint is the   the tendon of the long head of the biceps brachii  
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Which factor contribute the most to the stability of the hip joint?   The deep socket that encloses the femoral head  
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What provides the most stability to the elbow?   The ulnar trochlear notch  
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Water on the knee" is caused by:   bursitis of the prepatellar bursa.  
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The release of the enzyme metalloproteinase is thought to contribute to the development of:   osteoarthritis  
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