Exam 9: Joints

The distal tibiofibular joint, which allows some movement, is classified structurally as a _____.

The name of the type of joint where a tooth fits into a socket is _____.

Which of the following statements about joint classification is true?

Which feature goes with the knee joint?

The articular cartilage 1) consists of two layers: an outer layer of dense fibrous connective tissue and an inner layer of loose connective tissue. 2) firmly binds the articulating bones. 3) covers the surfaces of the articulating bones at a synovial joint. 4) helps absorb shock and reduces friction at a synovial joint.

The goal of arthroplasty is to relieve pain and increase _____.

The line is pointing to the _____.

Articular discs of synovial joints

Synovial fluid is a somewhat viscous liquid that contains hyaluronic acid and fluid formed from blood plasma.

The line is pointing to the _____ ligaments.

Fibrous connective tissue firmly holds the articular surfaces of bones together in

Which feature goes with the hip (coxal) joint?

The general anatomical term for the regions of contact between bones is _____.

Which feature goes with the shoulder (humeroscapular) joint?

Which joint shows the motions called inversion and eversion?

Give the structural classification, list the possible movements, and name the articular surfaces of the bones for a) the shoulder joint, b) the metacarpophalangeal joints, c) the hip joint.

The line is pointing to the _____ ligament.]

Which joint shows a pivot motion?

Explain the benefits of using ice in the treatment of sprains.

Alternating the turning of the palm of the hand toward the ceiling and then turning it toward the floor is a movement of the forearm. This movement