Exam 14: Articulations

A joint must allow movement between two bones to be called a joint.

A "slipped disk" is the result of deterioration of the nucleus pulposus.

Moving a part of the body forward is:

The periodontal membrane is associated with a gomphosis joint.

The medial and lateral menisci form cushions for the head of the femur as it articulates with the acetabulum.

Why is slight movement of the symphysis pubis necessary?

What purpose do ligaments serve?

Eversion turns the sole of the foot outward.

Match each of the following terms with its main action. -Move the bone away from midline

Ralph notices pain in his shoulder every time he reaches up high for things on a shelf. He informs his doctor, and she tells him that the small, fluid-filled sacs in his shoulder are inflamed. What condition does Ralph have, and what would the treatment be?

The annular ligament is the ligament that helps connect the ulna and radius.

Synchondrosis joints between the ribs and sternum allow for expansion of the chest cavity during breathing.

An example of a structural classification of a joint would be a fibrous joint.

Match each synovial joint structure term with its corresponding description. -Closed, pillowlike structures formed from synovial membrane

Only the ulna articulates with the bones of the wrists.

The anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments add stability to the knee joint.

The occipital bone's joint with the atlas is an example of a condyloid joint.

It is recommended that joint replacement surgery be done on younger people rather than older people because they are better able to tolerate the procedure.

Kicking a football is accomplished by:

What are joint mice?