Exam 9: Joints

All of the following can be performed at the wrist except

This is a type of arthritis in which crystals of urate accumulate in the synovial membranes.

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Which letter indicates the fibrous layer of the articular capsule of this synovial joint?

The lateral movement of the arms away from the body is called

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Which letter indicates the proximal articulation between the tibia and fibula and is a diarthrotic plane joint?

What structures are most important in keeping the knee from moving medially to laterally?

Characterize articular cartilages.

A pre-adolescent has more joints than an adult because of these immovable cartilaginous joints.

Which of these joints incorporates two bones, the first costal cartilage, and an articular disc?

Synovial fluid is

Which of these joints utilizes the acetabulum?

Describe the three types of fibrous joints, including examples of each.

An example of an amphiarthrotic cartilaginous joint is the

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Which letter indicates a ligament that is external to the joint capsule?

Synovial joint cavities are the only important exceptions to the rule that cavities in the body are always lined with epithelia. The synovial membrane consists of

Cartilaginous joints

Trauma at which of these joints is more likely to result in a bone fracture than a dislocation?

Articular discs are found in all of the following joints except the

Student's elbow is an example of

Baseball players often damage the ________ cuff at the shoulder region.