Exam 7: Joints

The innermost layer of the articular capsule consists of a/an

The joint between the trochlea of the humerus and the trochlear notch of the ulna at the elbow is an example of a

The two most common movements observed at hinge joints like the elbow are

The movement of a body part away from the body's midline (e.g. first arm and leg movements that occur when doing jumping jacks)is called adduction.

Towards the end of a pregnancy, the hormone inhibin stimulates the loosening of the pubic symphysis and the ligaments between the sacrum and pelvis in order to increase the size of the pelvic outlet.

Which of the labeled joints listed below allows movement around three axes and is thus considered a triaxial joint?

The functional classification of immovable articulations such as the sutures between the cranial bones of the adult skull is

By age 80, almost everyone develops some type of joint degeneration.

The rate of non-contact ACL injuries is much higher in physically active women than men. Which of the following is NOT considered a valid explanation for the gender-based difference in the ACL injury rate?

Pronation is a movement of the forearm so that the palm faces backward.

Ligaments are commonly found with synovial joints.

A commonly injured ligament in the knee that under normal circumstances limits hyperextension of the knee and anterior sliding of the tibia on the femur is called the

The scientific study of joints is called

Which of the following articulations is NOT an example of a hinge joint?

The posterior cruciate ligament extends posteriorly and laterally from the tibia to the femur.

The movement of bending of your head backward to observe overhead objects, as would occur while star-gazing, is an example of

The articulation formed between a tooth and its bony socket (alveolus)is called a syndesmosis.

The distal articulation between the tibia and fibula is a

Some syndesmoses are slightly moveable joints.

Freely moveable joints are classified as