Ch. 8 Joints
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- 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
Problem 1
- 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.
Problem 3
- Factors that influence the stability of a synovial joint include a. shape of articular surfaces, b. presence of strong reinforcing ligaments, c. tone of surrounding muscles, d. all of these.
Problem 4
- 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.
Problem 5
- Define joint.
Problem 8
- The knee has been called 'a beauty and a beast.' Provide several reasons that might explain the negative (beast) part of this description.
Problem 21
