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Which type of joint allows for the four angular movements of flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction, with limited circumduction?
Which type of joint allows for the four angular movements of flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction, with limited circumduction?
- Hinge joint
- Pivot joint
- Condyloid joint (correct)
- Saddle joint
What type of joint has a ball-like surface of one bone that rests against a cuplike depression of another bone?
What type of joint has a ball-like surface of one bone that rests against a cuplike depression of another bone?
- Hinge joint
- Saddle joint
- Ball and socket joint (correct)
- Condyloid joint
Which factor plays a role in limiting the range of motion at synovial joints due to muscular tightness?
Which factor plays a role in limiting the range of motion at synovial joints due to muscular tightness?
- Strength and tension of joint ligaments
- Structure or shape of the articulating bones
- Contact of neighboring soft parts
- Arrangement and tension of muscles around the joint (correct)
In a saddle joint, how is the articular surface of one bone shaped?
In a saddle joint, how is the articular surface of one bone shaped?
Which hormone increases the flexibility of fibrocartilage in pubic symphysis and sacroiliac ligaments during late pregnancy?
Which hormone increases the flexibility of fibrocartilage in pubic symphysis and sacroiliac ligaments during late pregnancy?
What distinguishes a ball and socket joint from other types of joints in terms of movement?
What distinguishes a ball and socket joint from other types of joints in terms of movement?
What type of movement involves bending the vertebral spine to the right or left along the frontal plane?
What type of movement involves bending the vertebral spine to the right or left along the frontal plane?
What movement increases the angle, like straightening the elbow joint?
What movement increases the angle, like straightening the elbow joint?
Which type of movement involves returning a bone towards the midline of the body?
Which type of movement involves returning a bone towards the midline of the body?
Which of the following is an example of medial/internal rotation?
Which of the following is an example of medial/internal rotation?
What movement involves a combination of four angular movements and rotation?
What movement involves a combination of four angular movements and rotation?
What type of joint is a suture?
What type of joint is a suture?
Which of the following accurately describes a syndesmosis joint?
Which of the following accurately describes a syndesmosis joint?
Which joint is classified as an amphiarthrosis?
Which joint is classified as an amphiarthrosis?
What type of connective tissue is found in a symphysis joint?
What type of connective tissue is found in a symphysis joint?
The epiphyseal plate is associated with what type of joint movement?
The epiphyseal plate is associated with what type of joint movement?
What is a characteristic of synovial joints?
What is a characteristic of synovial joints?
What is the primary function of the medial and lateral menisci?
What is the primary function of the medial and lateral menisci?
Which ligament is responsible for preventing valgus strain on the knee joint?
Which ligament is responsible for preventing valgus strain on the knee joint?
What is the 'unhappy triad' injury in the knee joint?
What is the 'unhappy triad' injury in the knee joint?
What is the function of the patellar ligament?
What is the function of the patellar ligament?
Which bursa is located between the patella and the skin?
Which bursa is located between the patella and the skin?
What is the primary function of the proximal tibiofibular joint?
What is the primary function of the proximal tibiofibular joint?
What is the primary function of ligaments in joints?
What is the primary function of ligaments in joints?
Which of the following joint types is classified as an immovable joint?
Which of the following joint types is classified as an immovable joint?
Which of the following statements about synovial joints is true?
Which of the following statements about synovial joints is true?
What is the primary function of the synovial fluid in synovial joints?
What is the primary function of the synovial fluid in synovial joints?
Which of the following joint types is classified as slightly movable?
Which of the following joint types is classified as slightly movable?
Which of the following statements about sutures is true?
Which of the following statements about sutures is true?
