Exam 9: Articulations

The back of the knee joint is reinforced by ________ ligaments.

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

Which of the following ligaments is not associated with the hip joint?

A ligamentous connection such as an interosseous ligament is termed a

The coxal bones articulate with the sacrum at the ________ joint.

Figure 9-1 Bones of the Wrist and Hand Use Figure 9-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the type of joint at label "1."

Which of the following types of joints is monaxial,but capable of only rotation?

The intercarpal articulations are ________ joints.

To pinch with a thumb and finger involves a movement called

Arthritis always involves damage to the ________ cartilages,but the specific cause can vary.

Why is the inferior region of the shoulder joint most vulnerable to dislocation?

Which of these is not a property of articular cartilage?

Figure 9-2 A Simplified Sectional View of the Knee Joint Use Figure 9-2 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "2."

Lifting a stone with the tip of foot is

The location where two bones meet is called a joint or an ________.

Complete dislocation of the knee is rare because

An immovable joint is a(n)

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

Match the term with the correct definition. 1.synarthrosis A)slightly movable joint 2.amphiarthrosis B)immovable joint 3.diarthrosis C)freely moving joint

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