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What type of cartilage primarily unites bones in synchondroses?
What type of cartilage primarily unites bones in synchondroses?
- Fibrocartilage
- Hyaline cartilage (correct)
- Elastic cartilage
- Collagenous cartilage
Which statement is true about symphyses joints?
Which statement is true about symphyses joints?
- They contain only hyaline cartilage.
- They are primarily immovable.
- They are examples of diarthrotic joints.
- They are slightly movable. (correct)
Which type of joint is classified as nonaxial?
Which type of joint is classified as nonaxial?
- Hinge joint
- Saddle joint
- Condylar joint
- Plane joint (correct)
What is a characteristic of synovial joints?
What is a characteristic of synovial joints?
Which of the following types of synovial joints allows for uniaxial movement?
Which of the following types of synovial joints allows for uniaxial movement?
What is the primary function of articular cartilage in synovial joints?
What is the primary function of articular cartilage in synovial joints?
Which component of synovial joints creates a lubricating environment for cartilage?
Which component of synovial joints creates a lubricating environment for cartilage?
What are the characteristics of synovial fluid?
What are the characteristics of synovial fluid?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of synovial joints?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of synovial joints?
What type of synovial joint is characterized by a rounded end of one bone fitting into the cuplike end of another?
What type of synovial joint is characterized by a rounded end of one bone fitting into the cuplike end of another?
What are the primary functions of joints in the skeleton?
What are the primary functions of joints in the skeleton?
Which layer comprises the outer portion of the articular joint capsule?
Which layer comprises the outer portion of the articular joint capsule?
What type of ligaments are located outside the articular capsule in synovial joints?
What type of ligaments are located outside the articular capsule in synovial joints?
What type of joint is characterized by bones connected by dense fibrous connective tissue without a joint cavity?
What type of joint is characterized by bones connected by dense fibrous connective tissue without a joint cavity?
Which part of the joint capsule is responsible for producing synovial fluid?
Which part of the joint capsule is responsible for producing synovial fluid?
Which type of joint allows for no movement and is commonly found in the skull?
Which type of joint allows for no movement and is commonly found in the skull?
What is a defining characteristic of gomphoses?
What is a defining characteristic of gomphoses?
How do syndesmoses differ from sutures?
How do syndesmoses differ from sutures?
What happens to the sutures of the skull as a person reaches middle age?
What happens to the sutures of the skull as a person reaches middle age?
Which type of joint is NOT classified as a fibrous joint?
Which type of joint is NOT classified as a fibrous joint?
What type of functional joint classification allows for some movement but is not considered freely movable?
What type of functional joint classification allows for some movement but is not considered freely movable?
What is the primary function of nerves associated with synovial joints?
What is the primary function of nerves associated with synovial joints?
Which structure improves the fit of bone ends in a synovial joint?
Which structure improves the fit of bone ends in a synovial joint?
What role do bursae play in relation to synovial joints?
What role do bursae play in relation to synovial joints?
Which factor has the greatest influence on the stability of synovial joints?
Which factor has the greatest influence on the stability of synovial joints?
How do tendon sheaths differ from bursae?
How do tendon sheaths differ from bursae?
What is the function of fatty pads in synovial joints?
What is the function of fatty pads in synovial joints?
Which statement about the shape of joint surfaces is true?
Which statement about the shape of joint surfaces is true?
What contributes minimally to the strength of a synovial joint?
What contributes minimally to the strength of a synovial joint?
