Joints/ Articulations Flashcards
1
Q
Amount of movement that a fibrous joint has
A
Almost none
2
Q
Amount of movement that a cartilaginous joint has
A
Small amount
3
Q
Amount of movement that a synovial joint has
A
A lot
4
Q
Bending the arm at the elbow so that the angle at the joint decreases is known as ———
A
Flexion
5
Q
Examples of cartilaginous joints
A
Between ribs and sternum, pubic symphysis
6
Q
Examine the joints between the bones forming the cranium.
Name the joint type & the amount of movement possible
A
Fibrous Joint & Almost none
7
Q
Examine the area where the lower jaw hinges with the upper jaw .
Name the joint type & the amount of movement possible
A
Synovial Joint & A lot
8
Q
Name the other joint in the body that has a similarly wide range of movements possible at the shoulder joint
A
The Hip Joint
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