Exam 14: Articulations

When a man sticks out his jaw, he has protracted it.

Name and describe the three types of fibrous joints, and give a location of each type.

The epiphyseal plate between the epiphysis and diaphysis is an example of which type of joint?

The structural classification of a joint describes the type of movement the joint allows.

Name and describe the types of cartilaginous joints, and give a location of each type.

The saddle joint allows for a unique movement called opposition.

All fibrous joints are completely fixed joints.

A soldier standing at attention would have his arms fully adducted.

The rotator cuff muscles and tendons form a cufflike arrangement around the _____ joint.

The condition of "housemaid's knee" is an inflammation of the:

The type of movement that increases the angle between body parts is:

Define abduction and adduction, and give an example of each.

A symphysis is a joint in which bones are connected by fibrous bands.

Define flexion and extension, and give an example of each.

Compared with the knee joint, the hip joint is relatively unprotected by surrounding muscles.

What are the most movable joints in the body?

There are four bursae in the shoulder joint.

Dislocation of the hip can cause major damage to the hip joint, sometimes requiring surgical repair. Explain what the damage might be and why surgery might be required to repair the function of the joint.

Define rotation and circumduction, and give an example of each.

During childbirth, the hyaline cartilage in the symphysis pubis allows for some slight movement.