Joints part 2 Flashcards

1
Q

Articular cartilage found at the ends of the long bones serves to

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provide a smooth surface at the ends of synovial joints.

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2
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A fibrocartilage disc that extends into a joint cavity is a(n)

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meniscus.

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3
Q

Strong cords of dense white fibrous connective tissue that connect bone to bone are called

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ligaments.

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4
Q

What do sutures, gomphoses, and syndesmoses have in common?

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These are all fibrous joints

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5
Q

Factors that increase the stabilty of some synovial joints include:

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articular surfaces
ligaments
constant low level contraction of muscles (muscle tone)

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6
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True or False, An articulation is any point at which two bones meet.

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TRUE

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7
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An articulation, or joint, is defined as

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any point where two bones meet.

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8
Q

The pubic symphysis is an example of what kind of STRUCTURAL joint?

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cartilaginous joint

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9
Q

In humans, normal chewing involves ___________ and __________ of the mandible.

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elevation; depression

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10
Q

Opening the mouth is an example of

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depression.

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11
Q

An injury that tears ligaments and tendons at a joint without dislocation is a

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sprain.

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12
Q

Freely movable joints are lubricated by

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synovial fluid.

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13
Q

Epiphyseal plate is an example of what type of joint?

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synchondrosis

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14
Q

The joint that occurs between the root of a tooth and the alveolar process of the mandible or maxilla

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Gomphosis

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15
Q

When two bones join together and fuse so that no visible separation occurs, it is referred to as a(n)

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synostosis.

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16
Q

An amphiarthrosis is a(n)

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slightly movable joint.

17
Q

Articulations permitting only slight degrees of movement are

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amphiarthroses.