Exam 9: Joints

Curling into the "fetal position" ________ the intervertebral joints.

Which of the following explains the occurrence of a hip fracture rather than a hip dislocation?

________ is a type of angular movement that increases the angle between articulating bones.

The glenoid fossa is rimmed by the fibrocartilaginous

Factors that increase the stability of the hip joint include

Lifting a stone with the tip of foot is

Figure 9-1 A Simplified Sectional View of the Knee Joint Use Figure 9-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "5."

A ________ occurs when articulating surfaces are forced out of position.

Which of the following occurs when the articular cartilage is damaged?

Figure 9-2 Bones of the Wrist and Hand Use Figure 9-2 to answer the following questions: -Identify the type of joint at label "5."

Figure 9-2 Bones of the Wrist and Hand Use Figure 9-2 to answer the following questions: -Identify the type of joint at label "3."

All of the following movements occur at the intervertebral joints except

The medial surface of the knee joint is reinforced by the ________ ligament.

An immovable joint is a(n)

A collagenous type of connective tissue that reinforces the synovial joint and is found outside the joint capsule is called the

The fibrocartilage outer layer of the intervertebral disc is called the

Asynovial joint is an example of a(n)

Which of the following is false?

Usually found outside the capsule, ________ protect the articular cartilages and act as packing materialfor the joint.

Which of the following is not a member of the rotator cuff?