Exam 10: B: Articulations

Match each synovial joint structure term with its corresponding description. -strong cords of dense white connective tissue that help stabilize a joint

An example of a hinge joint is the:

Tilting the foot upward,decreasing the angle between the top of the foot and the front leg,is called:

Match each of the following terms with its main action. -turn the palm anteriorly

What are joint mice?

Name and describe the types of cartilaginous joints and give a location of each type.

The pads of fibrocartilage located between the articulating ends of bones in some diarthroses are called:

The type of movement that increases the angle between body parts is:

Which of the following ligaments do not support the vertebral joints?

Match each synovial joint structure term with its corresponding description. -secretes a lubricating fluid into the joint capsule

The type of movement that occurs when the head is dropped to the shoulder,then to the chest,to the other shoulder,and toward the back is:

Which of the following structures does not characterize a synovial joint?

The distal end of the radius articulating with the carpal bones is an example of a _____ joint.

Which joint allows for the widest range of movement?

Which of the following is an example of a biaxial joint?

Match each of the following terms with its main action. -increase the angle of a joint

Differentiate among uniaxial,biaxial,and multiaxial joints.

Stretching the foot down and back and pointing the toe is called:

Define abduction and adduction and give an example of each.

Name and describe the three types of fibrous joints and give a location of each type.