25 Questions
Which type of joint is immovable?
Fibrous
What is the study of joints called?
Arthrology
Which type of joint allows for slight movement?
Cartilaginous
What is the thin, smooth layer of cartilage on top of the articular surfaces of bones called?
Articular cartilage
What is the fluid-filled 'space' between joint surfaces that is enclosed by a fibrous capsule called?
Joint cavity
Which type of joint is freely movable?
Synovial
What are the bands of fibrous connective tissue in and around some synovial joints that join bones to bones and stabilize joints called?
Ligaments
What is the term for the collection of synovial fluid from a joint for analysis?
Arthrocentesis
What do fibroblasts of the synovial membrane produce and secrete into the synovial fluid?
GAGs
What is the term for the movement that decreases the angle between two bones?
Flexion
Which type of bone is light weight but very strong?
Both A and C
What is the outer layer of the periosteum made of?
Fibrous membrane
What type of bone makes up the shafts of long bones and the outside layer of all bones?
Compact Bone
What are osteoblasts responsible for?
Bone formation
What is the intercellular matrix of bone composed of?
Collagen fibers
What is the function of osteoclasts?
Bone remodeling and calcium regulation
What is the purpose of the endosteum?
Lines interior surfaces of bones and contains osteoblasts
What is the basic composition of the matrix in bone?
Collagen fibers and ground substance
What is the function of the periosteum?
Covers outer surfaces of bones and aids in healing of fractures
Tightly compacted cylinders of bone, each composed of concentric layers of ossified bone matrix arranged around a central canal w/ osteocytes between the layers of bone
Haversian systems
Joint movement that increases the angle between 2 bones
Extension
What is the term for the twisting movement of a part on its axis?
Rotation
Which type of synovial joint movement allows for movement in a circle (of the distal end of an extremity)?
Circumduction
Type of synovial movement that allows for the limb to move towards the median plane
Adduction
Type of synovial movement that allows for the limb to move away from the median plane
Abduction
Test your knowledge on bones and joints with this quiz! Learn about the composition and function of bones, definitions of joints and ligaments, terminology associated with joints, different types of joints, characteristics of synovial joints, and terminology used to describe joint movements. Put your understanding to the test and see how well you know the functions of bones.
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