What is the structure of a synarthrosis joint?
immovable joint
A sac of synovial fluid between bones and overlying tissues describes a:
bursa
The periodontal ligament holds a tooth in the socket, this joint is called a?
gomphosis
A sac of synovial fluid between bones and overlying tissues describes a:
bursa
The type of movement normally seen at pivot joints is:
rotation
What is a freely movable joint?
diarthrosis
In a planar joint the type of movement that occurs is:
gliding
Which of the following best describes inversion:
-raising up on balls of the feet to stand on toes
-rocking back on heels
-turning soles of feet away from each other
-turning soles of feet to face each other
turning soles of feet to face each other
Dense connective tissue connecting one bone to another bone describes a:
ligament
shoulder and hip joints
A movement that increases the angle between articulating bones is ________.
The ACL & PCL are ligaments associated with the knee, which best describes these according to their location?
bursae
intracapsular ligaments
extracapsular ligaments
articular capsule
intracapsular
what is an amphiarthrosis joint?
slightly movable joint
Flexion and extension are principal movements performed at what type of joint?
Hinge joint
The mouth is opened when:
depression occurs at the temporomandibular joint
elevation occurs at the temporomandibular joint
flexion occurs at the temporomandibular joint
extension occurs at the temporomandibular joint
depression occurs at the temporomandibular joint
What is gouty arthritis?
a disease where uric acid crystals build up in the joints
Which of the following types of joints permits the most movement
hinge joints
ellipsoidal joints
pivot joints
ball-and-socket joints
ball and socket joints
What is the contact point between two or more bones called?
Articulation, arthrosis, joint
The greatest range of motion occurs at what type of joint?
ball and socket joint
Standing on the toes as ballerinas do is an example of:
inversion
eversion
plantar flexion
dorsiflexion
plantar flexion
In a symphysis, articulating bones are connected by ______.
fibrocartilage
The type of movement normally seen at pivot joints is:
rotation
A fibrocartilage disc that extends into a joint cavity (ex:knee) describes a/an:
meniscus
A tube-like bursa that wrap around tendons in areas where considerable friction is common is a:
tendon sheath
Moving your toes to your nose is an example of:
inversion
eversion
plantar flexion
dorsiflexion
dorsiflexion