Ch. 8 Joints
Chapter 7, Problem 8
Define joint.
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Textbook Question
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.
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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.
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Textbook Question
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.
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The knee has been called 'a beauty and a beast.' Provide several reasons that might explain the negative (beast) part of this description.
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