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A compact bone is dense and provides strength and support.
A compact bone is dense and provides strength and support.
True
Sesamoid bones are small, irregularly shaped bones that develop within tendons.
Sesamoid bones are small, irregularly shaped bones that develop within tendons.
False
A pneumatic bone contains air spaces that make it lighter.
A pneumatic bone contains air spaces that make it lighter.
True
Cancellous bone is primarily found at the center of long bones.
Cancellous bone is primarily found at the center of long bones.
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Flat bones serve primarily for protection and muscle attachment.
Flat bones serve primarily for protection and muscle attachment.
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A fibrous joint is a point of meeting of two bones that allows free movement.
A fibrous joint is a point of meeting of two bones that allows free movement.
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A primary cartilaginous joint is found at the growing ends of long bones.
A primary cartilaginous joint is found at the growing ends of long bones.
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A syndesmosis joint is an example of a cartilaginous joint.
A syndesmosis joint is an example of a cartilaginous joint.
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Synovial joints are characterized by a fluid-filled cavity that allows for greater mobility.
Synovial joints are characterized by a fluid-filled cavity that allows for greater mobility.
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Gomphosis is a type of synovial joint found in the shoulders.
Gomphosis is a type of synovial joint found in the shoulders.
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Study Notes
Joint Definitions
- Def: a point of meeting of two bones
- Types:
- fibrous
- cartilaginous
- synovial
Fibrous Joint
- Suture (skull)
- Gomphosis (teeth and gum)
- Syndesmosis (inferior tibiofibular joint)
Cartilaginous Joint
- Primary cartilaginous (at the growing ends of long bone)
- Secondary cartilaginous (joint at the midline)
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Description
Test your knowledge on the various types of joints in human anatomy. This quiz covers fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial joints, along with specific examples like sutures and syndesmosis. Dive into the definitions and classifications of each joint type!
