Joints

Question 1

In a fibrous joint, bones are held together by dense connective tissue that contains many fibers of protein called_____

Answer 1

collagen

Question 2

What connects the bones in cartilaginous joints?

Answer 2

hyaline cartilage

Question 3

The structural (not functional) classification of a freely movable joint enclosed in a joint capsule is a(n) ____ joint.

Answer 3

synovial joint

Question 4

The word root ______ means ring and the word root ______ means bag or purse.

Answer 4

anul-,:burs-

Question 5

Synovial joints are freely movable and therefore are classified as ______ joints.

Answer 5

diarthrotic

Question 6

A functional junction between bones is called a(n) ______.

Answer 6

articulation

Question 7

The thin layer of hyaline cartilage covering the ends of bones in a synovial joint is called ____
cartilage.

Answer 7

articular cartilage

Question 8

What holds bones ends together within a fibrous joint?

Answer 8

dense connective tissue

Question 9

Using this generalized diagram of a synovial joint, identify the layer indicated by the arrows.

Answer 9

Synovial membrane

Question 10

Bones held together by hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage are classified as ______joints

Answer 10

Cartilaginous

Question 11

Bones held together by hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage are classified as ______joints

Answer 11

Cartilaginous

Question 12

The joint, or articular, ______

of a synovial joint encloses the joint and prevents bone ends from being pulled apart.

Answer 12

capsule

Question 13

A freely movable joint enclosed in a joint capsule is classified as a ______ joint.

Answer 13

synovial

Question 14

A freely movable joint enclosed in a joint capsule is classified as a ______ joint.

Answer 14

synovial

Question 15

What connects two bones together in a synovial joint?

Answer 15

ligaments

Question 16

The inner layer of a joint capsule is the
_________ ________
, a shiny, vascular lining of loose connective tissue.

Answer 16

synovial membrane

Question 17

Where is articular cartilage located?

Answer 17

covering the bone ends in a synovial joint

Question 18

The ______ of a synovial joint encloses the joint and prevents bone ends from being pulled apart.

Answer 18

joint capsule

Question 19

At synovial joints, the joint capsule is reinforced by _______
that help stabilize the joint and bind together the bone ends.

Answer 19

ligaments

Question 20

The synovial membrane synthesizes ______.

Answer 20

synovial fluid

Question 21

The menisci found in some synovial joints are attached to the ______ at the periphery of the joint cavity.

Answer 21

joint capsule

Question 22

Where does the fluid found within the synovial joint cavity come from?

Answer 22

it is secreted by the synovial membrane

Question 23

What functions are served by the menisci found in some synovial joints?

Answer 23

to hold the ends of bones together

Question 24

Structures called _____ that are found in some synovial joints cushion the articulating surfaces and help distribute body weight at joints such as the knee.

Answer 24

Menisi or Meniscus

Question 25

A synovial joint consisting of a bone with an egg-shaped head that articulates with the cup-shaped cavity of another bone is called a ______ joint.

Answer 25

ball and socket

Question 26

A ______ joint consists of one ovoid bone end that fits into the elliptical cavity of another bone.

Answer 26

condylar

Question 27

What joint only allows for movement in one plane (uniaxial) that is described as a bending and straightening motion?

Answer 27

hinge joint

Question 28

A movement that decreases the angle of a joint, bringing the bones closer together, is called

Answer 28

flexion

Question 29

An extension is a movement where bones or body parts are moved ______.

Answer 29

farther away from each other

Question 30

When a muscle contracts, its fibers pull its movable end, which is also called the ______.

Answer 30

insertion

Question 31

Extending a joint beyond anatomical position is referred to as ______ of a joint.

Answer 31

hyperextension

Question 31

Extending a joint beyond anatomical position is referred to as ______ of a joint.

Answer 31

hyperextension

Question 32

An extension is a movement where bones or body parts are moved ______.

Answer 32

farther from each other

Question 33

In order to walk on your heels, you must

_____your ankle

Answer 33

dorsiflex

Question 34

In order to walk on your heels, you must

_____your ankle

Answer 34

dorsiflex

Question 35

What is the name of the movement of the ankle that moves the foot away from the shin and points the toes downward?

Answer 35

plantar flexion

Question 36

Moving a part away from the midline of the body or the axial line of a limb is called

Answer 36

abduction

Question 36

Moving a part away from the midline of the body or the axial line of a limb is called

Answer 36

abduction

Question 37

Moving the head to the side in order to bring the ear closer to the shoulder is called ______ of the head and neck.

Answer 37

lateral flexion