Exam 9: Joints

The interspinous ligament is

The ligaments that limit the anterior-posterior movement of the tibia and maintain the alignment of thefemoral and tibial condyles are the ________ ligaments.

The structures that assist the bursae in reducing friction between the patella and other tissues are the

The surface of articular cartilage is

Contraction of the muscle that is attached to the radial tuberosity results in

In a triaxial articulation,

Bursae are found in all of the following areas except

Identify the incorrect pair.

The movement of rotating a limb outward is called ________ rotation.

Which of the following movements is a good example of abduction?

________ is a type of angular movement that decreases the angle between articulating bones.

A freely movable joint is a(n)

The largest and strongest articulation at the elbow is the

The shoulder joint, or ________ joint, permits the greatest range of motion of any joint.

Figure 9-2 Bones of the Wrist and Hand Use Figure 9-2 to answer the following questions: -Identify the type of joint at label "2."

Which of the following athletes are at greatest risk of developing a rotator cuff injury?

Identify the incorrect pair.

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

Joints can be classified structurally as

In nursemaids elbow the radial head is dislocated from the