Exam 8: Joints of the Skeletal System

The elbow joint includes a hinge joint.

A saddle joint forms between bones whose articulating surfaces have both convex and concave regions.

A synchondrosis

A muscle end attached to a less movable or relatively fixed part is called the

Arthritis is a circulatory problem.

Fibrous joints are the first to change with age.

In rheumatoid arthritis

Connie recently celebrated her 45^th birthday. She feels okay most of the day, but in the morning, for about a half hour after she gets out of bed, all of her joints feel stiff. This is due to

Moving a part away from the midline is abduction.

In a push-up, the elbow joint flexes as the person lowers.

Articular cartilage receives oxygen and nutrients from

Moving a part backward is called ______.

Which of the following best describes the causes of common forms of arthritis?

Glucosamine and chondroitin are

A synovial membrane

Movements permitted by the elbow joint between the humerus and the ulna are

Limited movement occurs when forces compress the cartilaginous pad between bones at a _______________ .

A suture is an example of a(n)

A joint with articulating surfaces that are nearly flat is a ______ ______.

The hip joint has less freedom of movement than the shoulder joint because