Exam 7: Joints

A medical term that means inflammation of the joints is

The difference between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis is that osteoarthritis is an autoimmune disease.

The type(s)of cartilage found in a symphysis joint include(s)

The sutures found between the cranial bones of a newborn's skull are fibrous joints.

Extension is when a body part is moved

The epiphyseal plates in a long bone of an adult are an example of a symphysis.

A joint in which the connecting material is a broad flat disc of fibrocartilage is called a

Which of the labeled joints is categorized as a synchondrosis?

Which of the labeled joints in the diagram is a condyloid joint?

All of the following are part of the knee joint EXCEPT

Synovial fluid moistens and lubricates the cartilaginous surfaces in diarthrotic joints.

Elastic cartilage is found in most types of cartilaginous joints to ensure free movement.

The displacement of a bone from a joint with tearing of ligaments, tendons, and articular capsules is called a/an

Which of the labeled joints is categorized as a syndesmosis?

A "double-jointed" person has an extra joint capsule in their knees, which leads to increased flexibility.

Movement of the forearm from a palm forward (or up)to a palm backward (or down)position is called

List the six different types of synovial joints.

During periods of physical inactivity, the synovial fluid becomes more viscous (gel-like)limiting its ability to effectively lubricate the joint.

The articular surfaces of bones forming freely moveable joints are lubricated by

Hyperextension involves