Chapter 8, Problem 8.10a
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
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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.
What structures form the knee and elbow joints? Of the two joints, which do you think would be more stable? Why?
Which of the following is not a function of articulations?
a. Movement
b. Blood cell formation
c. Stability
d. Providing growth in length for long bones
Explain how the structure of each of the following joint types follows its function.
a. Fibrous joint
Explain how the structure of each of the following joint types follows its function.
b. Cartilaginous joint
Explain how the structure of each of the following joint types follows its function.
c. Synovial joint