8. Joints

The hip is an extremely stable joint because it has

(a) A complete bony socket

(b) A strong joint capsule

(c) Supporting ligaments

(d) All of these

List the six different types of diarthroses, and give an example of each.

Label the structures in the following illustration of a synovial joint.

A synarthrosis located between the bones of the skull is a

(a) Symphysis

(b) Syndesmosis

(c) Synchondrosis

(d) Suture

The joint between adjacent vertebral bodies is a

(a) Syndesmosis

(b) Symphysis

(c) Synchondrosis

(d) Synostosis.

The anterior joint between the two pubic bones is a

(a) Synchondrosis

(b) Synostosis

(c) Symphysis

(d) Synarthrosis

Joints typically located between the ends of adjacent long bones are

(a) Synarthroses

(b) Amphiarthroses

(c) Diarthroses

(d) Symphyses

The function of the articular cartilage is:

(a) To reduce friction

(b) To prevent bony surfaces from contacting one another

(c) To provide lubrication

(d) Both a and b