Exam 9: Joints

Which two panels in the figure show a movement of a bone away from the midline of the body?

The hormone relaxin stimulates changes that lead to increased range of motion in the

List and briefly describe the three common types of arthritis.

Which diagram shows a movement of a distal end of a body part in a circle,in a continuous sequence of flexion,abduction,extension and adduction?

Which panel in the figure shows an example of the movement termed depression?

The line is pointing to the _______ ligament.

Which of the following structures is used to reduce friction in joints??1.Bursae?2.Synovial fluid?3.Accessory ligaments?4.Elastic fibers

What unique characteristics would a person who is "double-jointed" possess?

The line is pointing to the _______.

Which panel in the figure shows an example of the movement termed dorsiflexion?

Which of the following is an autoimmune disease that affects the joints?

Which panel in the figure shows an example of the movement termed inversion?

This ligament limits hyperextension of the knee and prevents the anterior sliding of the tibia on the femur.