Exam 9: Joints

Articular discs 1)maintain the stability of a joint. 2)direct flow of the synovial fluid to areas of greatest friction. 3)are made of hyaline cartilage. 4)are only found in the vertebral column.

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

Briefly describe the functions of synovial fluid.

Which of the following types of joints do NOT have a synovial cavity? 1)Fibrous joints 2)Cartilaginous joints 3)Synovial joints

Which of the joints shown in the figure represents a condyloid joint?

The joint between the first rib and the manubrium of the sternum is classified as

List the three functional classifications of joints,and briefly describe the basis for the functional classification of joints.

Which type of joint permits this type of movement? 1)Synovial joint 2)Cartilaginous joint 3)Fibrous joint

Which of the following represents a type of movement where there is a decrease in the angle between articulating bones?

Which of the following is NOT an anatomical component of the elbow?

Which of the following is a degenerative joint disease in which joint cartilage is gradually lost due to a combination of aging,obesity,wear and abrasion of the joints?

Another term for menisci is

Based on the structural classification of joints,which of the following is a fibrous joint?

Which of the following types of joints lacks a joint cavity and is held together by a fibrous connective tissue? 1)Fibrous joints 2)Cartilaginous joints 3)Synovial joints

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

Which of the following structures include the fibular and tibial collateral ligaments of the knee joint?

Which of the following is(are)made from dense regular connective tissue?

Which of the following diseases is characterized by sodium urate crystals being deposited in the soft tissues of joints?

The line is pointing to the _____ ligament.

The line is pointing to the _____ ligaments.