Exam 7: Joints

The articulation between the root of a tooth and an alveolus in the mandible is an example of a

Adduction is when a body part is moved

Bending the foot upward, as when standing on your heel, involves

The arcuate popliteal ligament is found in the

Name and describe six special movements that involve moving either the foot or hand.

All of the following are structural classifications of joints EXCEPT

Which of the following are types of synovial joints?

When you cross your arms in front of your chest, your clavicles undergo a special movement called

The shrugging of the shoulders, which involves lifting the scapula, is an example of

A forward movement of the mandible would be called

A fluid-filled cavity found between articulating bones is a distinguishing characteristic of

A movement that decreases the angle between articulating bones is called

Rheumatoid arthritis is always age related.

Arthritis is a form of rheumatism.

The most common form of arthritis is

Another term for the dislocation of a bone from a joint with tearing of ligaments, tendons, and articular capsules is

A strain is always more serious than a sprain.

Describe the three functional categories of joints and indicate the degree of movement each permits.

Which of the following chemicals would you expect to find in relatively high concentrations in the fluid found in "A" in the diagram shown?

Synarthroses are slightly moveable joints.