8. Joints

Which of the following joint classifications is not based on the joint's range of motion?

Match the key terms to the appropriate descriptions.

Key:

a. fibrous joints

b. cartilaginous joints

c. 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 except:

a. 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 describes

a. The elbow joint

b. The hip joint

c. The knee joint

d. The shoulder joint

Define joint.

Which functional joint class includes freely moveable joints?

a. Amphiarthroses

b. Synarthroses

c. Diarthroses

d. All functional joint classes are freely movable.

Identify each of the following joints as synovial, fibrous, or cartilaginous.

a. Pubic symphysis______           

b. Elbow joint_____             

c. Epiphyseal plate_______         

d. Frontal suture_________          

e. Gomphosis___________