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Chapter 9 Check Your Recall

Anatomy and Physiology37 CardsCreated 3 months ago

This flashcard set covers foundational concepts related to joint classifications and their structures, functions, and examples. It includes multiple-choice questions on joint mobility, fibrous joints, synovial joint anatomy, and hinge joint mechanics — ideal for anatomy or kinesiology review.

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An amphiarthroses is defined as a
a. joint that allows no motion.
b. joint that is freely moveable.
c. joint with multiple axes of motion.
d. joint that allows some motion.

d. joint that allows some motion.

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Definition

An amphiarthroses is defined as a
a. joint that allows no motion.
b. joint that is freely moveable.
c. joint with multiple axes of motion.
d. joint that allows some motion.

d. joint that allows some motion.

The main function of a fibrous joint is to
a. allow motion to occur between two bones.
b. provide stability between two bones.
c. unite two bones with cartilage.
d. allow some motion while still providing stability between two bones.
e. unite two bones with a synovial cavity

b. provide stability between two bones.

Synovial joints are surrounded by a/an ________________ and filled with _______________.
a. articular disc; serous fluid
b. joint capsule; synovial fluid
c. articular cartilage; serous fluid
d. articular disc; synovial fluid

b. joint capsule; synovial fluid

Which of the following describes a hinge joint correctly?
a. The convex articular surface of one bone fits into a concave articular surface of another bone.
b. One bone rotates around another bone.
c. The flat articular surfaces of two bones glide past one another.
d. The rounded, ball-like end of one bone fits into a concave depression of another bone.

a. The convex articular surface of one bone fits into a concave articular surface of another bone.

True or False: The articulating ends of the bones in a synovial joint are covered by articular cartilage.

True

True or False: Bursae improve the fit between two bones in a synovial joint.

False; Articular discs

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Chapter 9 Check Your Recall
TermDefinition

An amphiarthroses is defined as a
a. joint that allows no motion.
b. joint that is freely moveable.
c. joint with multiple axes of motion.
d. joint that allows some motion.

d. joint that allows some motion.

The main function of a fibrous joint is to
a. allow motion to occur between two bones.
b. provide stability between two bones.
c. unite two bones with cartilage.
d. allow some motion while still providing stability between two bones.
e. unite two bones with a synovial cavity

b. provide stability between two bones.

Synovial joints are surrounded by a/an ________________ and filled with _______________.
a. articular disc; serous fluid
b. joint capsule; synovial fluid
c. articular cartilage; serous fluid
d. articular disc; synovial fluid

b. joint capsule; synovial fluid

Which of the following describes a hinge joint correctly?
a. The convex articular surface of one bone fits into a concave articular surface of another bone.
b. One bone rotates around another bone.
c. The flat articular surfaces of two bones glide past one another.
d. The rounded, ball-like end of one bone fits into a concave depression of another bone.

a. The convex articular surface of one bone fits into a concave articular surface of another bone.

True or False: The articulating ends of the bones in a synovial joint are covered by articular cartilage.

True

True or False: Bursae improve the fit between two bones in a synovial joint.

False; Articular discs

True or False: The tendon sheath of a synovial joint is lined with a synovial membrane.

False; joint capsule

True or False: Articular discs provide a smooth, nearly frictionless surface for articulation.

False; Articular cartilage

True or False: Fluid-filled sacs called ligaments often lie between tendons and the joint capsule of a synovial joint.

False; bursae

Does not move around an axis

Nonaxial

Allow motion in one plane

Uniaxial

Allow motion in two planes

Biaxial

Allow motion in multiple planes

Multiaxial

Which of the following correctly describes a pivot joint?
a. The convex articular surface of one bone fits into a concave articular surface of another bone.
b. One bone rotates around another bone.
c. The flat articular surfaces of two bones glide past one another.
d. The rounded, ball-like end of one bone fits into a concave depression of another bone.

b. One bone rotates around another bone.

Anterior cruciate ligament

Fibular collateral ligament

Lateral meniscus

Medial meniscus

Patellar ligament

Posterior cruciate ligament

Tibial collateral ligament

Biceps brachii tendon

Coracohumeral ligament

Glenoid labrum

Infraspinatus tendon

Joint capsule

Subscapularis tendon

Supraspinatus tendon

Teres minor tendon

Flexion

Decreasing the angle between two bones

Circumduction

Movement in a circle

Adduction

Movement of a body part toward the midline

Extension

Increasing the angle between two bones

Dorsiflexion

Movement of the ankle that decreases the angle between the foot and leg

Abduction

Movement of a body part away from the midline

Rotation

Movement around a central axis

Pronation

Turning the palm over to face down