Front | Back |
Which of these joints is a synarthrosis?
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humerus - scapula
scapula - clavicle
parietal - parietal
femur - patella
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The coxal bones join anteriorly at a __________.
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Gomphosis
suture symphysis synostosis |
The synarthrosis that binds the two parietal bones together is a ___________.
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synostosis
synchondrosis
suture
gomphosis
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Which of these is a type of joint?
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cartilaginous
fibrous
synovial
All of these are types of joints.
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An immovable joint is a(n)
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Diarthrosis.
symphysis. synarthrosis. amphiarthrosis. syndesmosis. |
The synarthrosis that binds the teeth to the bony sockets is a
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gomphosis.
syndesmosis.
synchondrosis.
suture.
synotosis.
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A ligamentous connection such as an interosseous ligament is termed a
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gomphosis.
symphysis.
syndesmosis.
synostosis.
synchondrosis.
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A slightly movable joint is a(n)
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synarthrosis.
gomphosis.
synostosis.
amphiarthrosis.
diarthrosis.
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A suture is an example of a(n)
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diarthrosis.
amphiarthrosis.
synarthrosis.
syndesmosis.
symphysis.
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An epiphyseal line is an example of a
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Syndesmosis.
gomphosis. synostosis. symphysis. synchondrosis. |
An example of a synchondrosis is the articulation of the
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navicular bone with the cuniform bones.
ribs with the sternum.
radius and the ulna.
femur with the acetabulum.
atlas and the axis.
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A freely movable joint is a(n)
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symphysis.
amphiarthrosis.
synarthrosis.
diarthrosis.
syndesmosis.
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The intervertebral disc joint is called a
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condylar joint.
synchondrosis.
symphysis.
synarthrosis.
glide joint.
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Which of the following is not a function of synovial fluid?
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provides nutrients
shock absorption
protects articular cartilages
increases osmotic pressure within joint
lubrication
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Bursae are found in all of the following areas, except
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tendon sheaths.
beneath the skin covering a bone.
within connective tissue exposed to friction or pressure.
around many synovial joints.
around blood vessels.
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