Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

8. Joints

Introduction to Joints

Anatomy & Physiology

8. Joints

Introduction to Joints

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about joints is correct?

All joints are freely movable.

Some joints, such as sutures in the skull, permit no movement.

Joints are only found in the limbs.

All joints permit some degree of movement, even if very slight.

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Step 1: Understand the definition of a joint. A joint, also known as an articulation, is the location where two or more bones meet. Joints can vary in their degree of movement, ranging from immovable to freely movable.

Step 2: Learn about the classification of joints based on their movement. Joints are classified into three main categories: synarthroses (immovable joints, e.g., sutures in the skull), amphiarthroses (slightly movable joints, e.g., intervertebral discs), and diarthroses (freely movable joints, e.g., the shoulder or knee).

Step 3: Analyze the statement 'All joints are freely movable.' This is incorrect because some joints, such as sutures in the skull, are immovable (synarthroses).

Step 4: Evaluate the statement 'Joints are only found in the limbs.' This is incorrect because joints are found throughout the body, including the axial skeleton (e.g., the skull, vertebral column).

Step 5: Assess the statement 'Some joints, such as sutures in the skull, permit no movement.' This is correct because sutures are an example of synarthroses, which are immovable joints.