8. Joints

All joints of the limbs are classified as __________ joints.

Why are there NO blood vessels inside the joint cavity of synovial joints?

Which of the following is a condylar joint?

Match the key terms to the appropriate descriptions.Key:a. fibrous jointsb. cartilaginous jointsc. synovial joints_____(1) exhibit a joint cavity_____(2) types are sutures and syndesmoses_____(3) bones connected by collagen fibers_____(4) types include synchondroses and symphyses_____(5) all are diarthrotic_____(6) many are amphiarthrotic_____(7) bones connected by a disc of hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage_____(8) nearly all are synarthrotic_____(9) shoulder, hip, jaw, and elbow joints

Anatomical characteristics shared by all synovial joints include all excepta. articular cartilage, b. a joint cavity, c. an articular capsule,d. presence of fibrocartilage.

The description 'Articular surfaces deep and secure; capsule heavily reinforced by ligaments and muscle tendons; extremely stable joint' best describesa. the elbow joint, b. the hip joint, c. the knee joint, d. the shoulder joint.

Define joint.