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Exploring Anatomy and Physiology in the Laboratory

Erin C. Amerman

Chapter 9

Articulations - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

00:26

Problem 1

An amphiarthrosis is defined as a
a. joint that allows no motion.
b. joint that is freely moveable.
c. joint with multiple axes of motion.
d. joint that allows some motion.

Alexander Burbelo
Alexander Burbelo
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03:28

Problem 2

The main function of a fibrous joint is to
a. allow motion to occur between two bones.
b. provide stability between two bones.
c. unite two bones with cartilage.
d. allow some motion while still providing stability between two bones.
e. unite two bones with a synovial cavity.

Scott Rhodes
Scott Rhodes
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00:37

Problem 3

Synovial joints are surrounded by a/an
a. articular disc; serous fluid
b. joint capsule; synovial fluid
c. articular cartilage; serous fluid
d. articular disc; synovial fluid

Alexander Burbelo
Alexander Burbelo
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01:38

Problem 4

Which of the following describes a hinge joint correctly?
a. The convex articular surface of one bone fits into a concave articular surface of another bone.
b. One bone rotates around another bone.
c. The flat articular surfaces of two bones glide past one another.
d. The rounded, ball-like end of one bone fits into a concave depression of another bone.

Qudsiya Anis
Qudsiya Anis
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01:53

Problem 5

TruelFalse: Mark the following statements as true (T) or false (F). If the statement is false, correct it so it is a true statement.
_____ a. The articulating ends of the bones in a synovial joint are covered by articular cartilage.
_____ b. Bursae improve the fit between two bones in a synovial joint.
_____ c. The joint capsule of a synovial joint is lined with a synovial membrane.
_____ d. Articular discs provide a smooth, nearly frictionless surface for articulation.
_____ e. Fluid-filled sacs called ligaments often lie between tendons and the joint capsule of a synovial joint.

Asma Venkitta
Asma Venkitta
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02:23

Problem 6

How do nonaxial, uniaxial, biaxial, and multiaxial synovial joints differ?

Mariana Roldan
Mariana Roldan
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01:38

Problem 7

Which of the following correctly describes a pivot joint?
a. The convex articular surface of one bone fits into a concave articular surface of another bone.
b. One bone rotates around another bone.
c. The flat articular surfaces of two bones glide past one another.
d. The rounded, ball-like end of one bone fits into a concave depression of another bone.

Qudsiya Anis
Qudsiya Anis
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01:59

Problem 8

Label the following parts of the knee joint in Figure $9.9 .$

Joanna Quigley
Joanna Quigley
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01:59

Problem 9

Label the following parts of the shoulder joint in Figure $9.10 .$

Joanna Quigley
Joanna Quigley
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05:34

Problem 10

Matching: Match the following terms with the correct description.
_____ Flexion
_____ Circumduction
_____ Adduction
_____ Extension
_____ Dorsiflexion
_____ Abduction
_____ Rotation
_____ Pronation
A. Movement of a body part toward the midline
B. Movement around a central axis
C. Turning the palm over to face down
D. Decreasing the angle between two bones
E. Movement of a body part away from the midline
F. Increasing the angle between two bones
G. Movement of the ankle that decreases the angle between the foot and leg
H. Movement in a circle

Trizia Isaac
Trizia Isaac
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