ch. 9

Question 1

structures of joints enable it to do what

Answer 1

resistance to crushing, tearing, and other forces

Question 2

what are the 2 ways joints can be classified?

Answer 2

function or structure

Question 3

what is functional classification of a joint based on

Answer 3

amount of movement

Question 4

synarthroses

Answer 4

immovable; common in axial skeleton

Question 5

amphiarthroses

Answer 5

slightly moveable; common in axial skeleton

Question 6

diarthroses

Answer 6

freely movable; common in appendicular skeleton (all synovial joints)

Question 7

what is structural classification of joints based on

Answer 7

material that binds bones together, presence or absence of joint cavity

Question 8

what are the different kinds of structural classifications of joints

Answer 8

fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial

Question 9

what are some elements of fibrous joints

Answer 9

bones are connected by fibrous connective tissue, don’t have joint cavity, most are immovable or slightly movable

Question 10

what are the 3 types of fibrous joints

Answer 10

suture, syndesmoses, and gomphoses