Classification of Joints quiz #2 Flashcards
Classification of Joints quiz #2
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A synostosis is also called what type of joint?
A synostosis is also called a bony joint. What is an example of synchondrosis?
The epiphyseal plate in growing children is an example of synchondrosis. Which of the following joints is unique to the thumb? A) Hinge B) Saddle C) Ball-and-socket D) Pivot
B) Saddle Which of the following classification categories for humans is correct? A) Synarthrosis B) Amphiarthrosis C) Diarthrosis D) All of the above
D) All of the above What joins the two bone ends in a symphysis joint?
Fibrocartilage joins the two bone ends in a symphysis joint. What are the three types of joints?
The three types of joints are fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial. Which is the most mobile of the primary joints forming the shoulder girdle?
The ball-and-socket joint is the most mobile of the primary joints forming the shoulder girdle. Which of the following joints is an amphiarthrosis? A) Elbow B) Hip C) Intervertebral D) Shoulder
C) Intervertebral Which is not a type of synovial joint? A) Hinge B) Ball-and-socket C) Suture D) Pivot
C) Suture What are the two main ways joints are classified in the human body?
Joints are classified by function (amount of movement allowed) and by structure (type of binding material between bones). What is the basis for functional joint classification?
Functional joint classification is based on the amount of movement a joint allows. What is a synarthrosis joint, and what is its main characteristic?
A synarthrosis is a functional joint classification characterized by being immovable or allowing no movement. What is a diarthrosis joint, and what is its main feature?
A diarthrosis is a functional joint classification that allows dynamic, free, or a wide range of movement. Where are synarthroses commonly found in the body?
Synarthroses are often found in the axial skeleton, such as the sutures of the skull. Where are amphiarthroses commonly located?
Amphiarthroses are often found in the axial skeleton, such as the intervertebral joints of the spine. Where are diarthroses most commonly found?
Diarthroses are most commonly found in the appendicular skeleton, such as the shoulder and knee joints. What are the three structural joint classifications?
The three structural joint classifications are fibrous joints, cartilaginous joints, and synovial joints. What is the mobility and stability of fibrous joints?
Fibrous joints are very stable but have little to no mobility. What binds the bones together in cartilaginous joints?
Cartilaginous joints are bound together by cartilage, either hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage. What functional classifications can cartilaginous joints be?
Cartilaginous joints can be classified functionally as synarthroses or amphiarthroses. What functional classification do all synovial joints fall under?
All synovial joints are functionally classified as diarthroses. What is the relationship between joint stability and mobility?
Generally, increased joint stability comes at the cost of decreased mobility, and vice versa. What type of connective tissue is typically found in fibrous joints?
Dense irregular connective tissue is typically found in fibrous joints. Which type of joint is most commonly associated with the appendicular skeleton?
Diarthroses, or synovial joints, are most commonly associated with the appendicular skeleton. Which structural joint type always allows for dynamic movement?
Synovial joints always allow for dynamic movement.
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