8. Joints

Which of the following statements is false?

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

Which functional joint class includes freely moveable joints?

a. Amphiarthroses

b. Synarthroses

c. Diarthroses

d. All functional joint classes are freely moveable.

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___________           

Match the following terms with the correct definition from the right column.      

____Plane joint      

____Saddle joint     

____Ball-and-socket joint     

____Condylar joint     

____Pivot joint     

____Hinge joint

a. Uniaxial joint in which the rounded articular surface of one bone fits into a groove of another bone and is held in place by a ligamentous ring

b. Multiaxial joint in which the spherical articular surface of one bone fits into a cup or socket of another bone

c. Nonaxial joint in which two flat surfaces glide over each other

d. Uniaxial joint in which the convex articular surface of one bone fits into a concave articular depression

e. Biaxial joint in which the oval, convex articulating surface of one bone fits into the shallow depression of another bone

f. Biaxial joint in which each articular surface has both convex and concave regions

Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.

a. The knee and the elbow are multiaxial joints.

Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.

b. The elbow joint consists of two separate articulations.

Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.

c. The patella is encased within the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle group.