Chapter 9 Mastering: Intro To Anatomy

Which type of joint predominates in the upper limb?

Structural classification of joints includes __________.

An example of a syndesmosis that is amphiarthrotic, allowing a large amount of movement, is A. teeth in their bony sockets B. the interosseous membrane between the radius and ulna C. the distal tibiofibular joint D. the joint between the first rib and the sternum

During middle age, fibrous tissue within sutures ossifies, leaving closed sutures called ____________.

The general structural type of joint between intervertebral discs is ____________.

Extension

Adduction

Circumduction

Retraction

Inversion

Supination

What is the function of the synovial membrane of a synovial joint?

All of the following structures are common to all synovial joints EXCEPT __________. A. nerves and blood vessels B. reinforcing ligaments C. synovial fluid and articular cartilage D. articular discs E. articular capsule

__________ is bending that decreases the angle between bones.

Ligaments located on the lateral or superior side of a joint resist excessive __________.

Flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction are all examples of __________ movement.

Gliding joints __________. A. are uniaxial B. allow flexion and extension as well as adduction and abduction C. include the articular processes of vertebrae, the intercarpal and intertarsal joints D. include the first carpometacarpal joint E. include the elbow and interphalangeal joints

Which of the following movements CANNOT occur at the metacarpophalangeal joints? A. rotation B. circumduction C. abduction D. extension E. adduction

__________ is the special movement that allows humans to grasp objects by touching the thumb to the tips of other fingers.

What are bursae and what is their function in the synovial joints in which they are located?