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What is the term for inflammation of a bursa usually caused by a blow or friction?
What is the term for inflammation of a bursa usually caused by a blow or friction?
Which type of arthritis is described as an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the joints?
Which type of arthritis is described as an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the joints?
What condition is characterized by inflammation of tendon sheaths?
What condition is characterized by inflammation of tendon sheaths?
Which condition involves inflammation of joints caused by a deposition of urate crystals from the blood?
Which condition involves inflammation of joints caused by a deposition of urate crystals from the blood?
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At birth, what joins the skull bones and is completely replaced with bone within two years after birth?
At birth, what joins the skull bones and is completely replaced with bone within two years after birth?
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Which disease is described as the most widespread crippling disease in the United States?
Which disease is described as the most widespread crippling disease in the United States?
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Which type of joint is classified as immovable joints?
Which type of joint is classified as immovable joints?
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In which type of joint are the articulating bones separated by a joint cavity?
In which type of joint are the articulating bones separated by a joint cavity?
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Which joint classification allows for the most movement?
Which joint classification allows for the most movement?
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What type of joint is the pubic symphysis an example of?
What type of joint is the pubic symphysis an example of?
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Which structure covers the ends of bones in synovial joints?
Which structure covers the ends of bones in synovial joints?
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What separates the joint surfaces in a synovial joint?
What separates the joint surfaces in a synovial joint?
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Study Notes
Musculoskeletal System
- Bursitis is the term for inflammation of a bursa, usually caused by a blow or friction.
Autoimmune Diseases
- Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the joints.
Tendon Sheaths
- Tenosynovitis is characterized by inflammation of tendon sheaths.
Joint Conditions
- Gout is a condition that involves inflammation of joints caused by the deposition of urate crystals from the blood.
Bone Development
- Fontanelle is the term for the area that joins the skull bones at birth, which is completely replaced with bone within two years.
Disease Prevalence
- Arthritis is the most widespread crippling disease in the United States.
Joint Classification
- Synarthrosis is the type of joint classified as immovable joints.
- Diarthrosis is the type of joint where the articulating bones are separated by a joint cavity.
- Ball-and-socket joints allow for the most movement.
Joint Structures
- The pubic symphysis is an example of a cartilaginous joint.
- Articular cartilage covers the ends of bones in synovial joints.
- Synovial fluid separates the joint surfaces in a synovial joint.
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Test your knowledge on joints and articulations of bones in the skeletal system. Learn about the functional and structural classifications of joints, including synarthroses, amphiarthroses, diarthroses, and fibrous joints.
