Chapter 5: Lesson 3

Question 1

Osteokinematics

Answer 1

Movement of a limb that is visible.

Question 2

Arthrokinematics

Answer 2

The description of joint surface movement; consists of three major types: roll, slide, and spin.

Question 3

Synovial joints

Answer 3

A joint with a fluid-filled joint capsule.

Question 4

Nonaxial

Answer 4

A gliding joint that moves in only one plane, either back and forth or side to side.

Question 5

Nonsynovial joints

Answer 5

Joints that have no joint capsule, fibrous connective tissue, or cartilage in the uniting structure.

Question 6

Ligament

Answer 6

A fibrous connective tissue that connects bone to bone.

Question 7

Collagen

Answer 7

A protein found in connective tissue, muscles, and skin that provides strength and structure. It is the most abundant protein in the human body.

Question 8

Elastin

Answer 8

A protein that provides elasticity to skin, tendons, ligaments, and other structures.

Question 9

Growth plate

Answer 9

A specialized cartilage disc located in the epiphysis that is responsible for longitudinal bone growth.