anatomical terminology

Question 1

the key structural characterisitic of a synovial joint

Answer 1

not seen at fibrous or cartilaginous joints is the prescence of a joint cavity

Question 2

example of ball and socket

Answer 2

hip

Question 3

internal rotation takes place in which plane

Answer 3

transverse along longitudinal axis

Question 4

which movement takes place in coronal plane

Answer 4

abduction

Question 5

the vertebral column is _____ to the sternum

Answer 5

posterior

Question 6

the thumb is ____ to the index finger

Answer 6

medial

Question 7

what does brachium mean

Answer 7

arm

Question 8

cephalic meaning

Answer 8

superior

Question 9

caudal meaning

Answer 9

inferior

Question 10

describe anatomical position

Answer 10

standing displaying the ventral surface of the body

Question 11

what is incorrect about synovial joints
- articular surfaces covered by hyaline cartilage
- joint cavity has synovial fluid
- has no joint cavity
- cartilages are not covered by synovial membrane

Answer 11

has no joint cavity as it is filled with synovial fluid

Question 12

function of synovial fluid

Answer 12

allows for easy mobilisation