Exam 14: Articulations

Closing one's mouth would be an example of the movement of elevation.

The olecranon bursa is associated with which joint?

Briefly describe how joints are classified.

The true ribs form cartilaginous joints with the sternum.

The acetabulum is a deep, cuplike socket, whereas the glenoid cavity is shallow and saucer-shaped.

The type of arthritis associated with intemperate use of alcohol is rheumatoid arthritis.

List the structures that characterize synovial joints.

Which of the following ligaments do not support the vertebral joints?

An articulation is a point of contact between bones.

All synovial joints have an enclosed cavity with a lubricating fluid.

A goniometer is an instrument used to measure the range of motion of a joint.

Which structure of a synovial joint is defined as a strong cord of dense, white, fibrous connective tissue?

Which of the following is a true statement?

There is only one saddle joint in the body.

An arthroscopy is an examination of joints with x-ray studies.

A "pulled elbow" is more common in older adults, because the disk-shaped head of the radius begins to erode away.

What is the function of bursae?

There are six categories of synovial joints between the bones of the forearm, wrist, hand, and fingers.

A projection of one bone that articulates with a ring in another bone describes a condyloid joint.

A gliding joint is a form of uniaxial joint.