Exam 8: Joints of the Skeletal System

A __________ joins the fibula and tibia.

The basic structure of the knee joint permits flexion and extension.

Fluid-filled sacs associated with synovial joints are _______.

The rotator cuff of the shoulder is composed mainly of

Classifying joints as synarthrotic, amphiarthrotic, or diarthrotic represents

Synovial fluid moistens and lubricates the cartilaginous surfaces in a joint.

A fibrous joint in which an interosseous ligament binds bones is a

The synovial membrane reabsorbs fluid and may help remove substances from an infected joint cavity.

Which of the following is not a synovial joint?

Most joints of the skeletal system are _________.

A gomphosis is a ______ joint.

Rotation of the forearms so the palms face upward is called pronation.

A ball-and-socket joint is also called an ellipsoidal joint.

In which of the following is rotational movement possible?

The ______ ______ in the knee joint help prevent displacement of the articulating surfaces.

A yoga move in which a foot is grasped and the lower limb brought upwards so the foot touches the buttock is an example of ______.

Straightening the leg at the knee is a type of movement called ______.

A condylar joint allows only up-and-down motion in one plane.

A tooth root attached to a jawbone by a periodontal ligament is a _____ .

Joint capsules may be reinforced by bundles of strong, tough collagenous fibers called ______.