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Which type of functional joint classification allows for slight movement?
Which type of functional joint classification allows for slight movement?
- Diarthroses
- Fibrous
- Synarthroses
- Amphiarthroses (correct)
Synovial joints are classified as immovable.
Synovial joints are classified as immovable.
False (B)
What two components make up the musculoskeletal system?
What two components make up the musculoskeletal system?
Muscles and bones
Bones in the appendicular skeleton are an example of a ______ joint.
Bones in the appendicular skeleton are an example of a ______ joint.
Match the structural joint classification with its description:
Match the structural joint classification with its description:
Sutures in the skull are an example of what type of joint?
Sutures in the skull are an example of what type of joint?
Diarthroses are slightly moveable.
Diarthroses are slightly moveable.
What fluid is contained within the joint cavity of synovial joints?
What fluid is contained within the joint cavity of synovial joints?
Intervertebral joints are an example of ______ joints.
Intervertebral joints are an example of ______ joints.
Which of the following is a characteristic of synovial joints?
Which of the following is a characteristic of synovial joints?
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Musculoskeletal System
Musculoskeletal System
Composed of muscles and bones.
Synarthroses
Synarthroses
Immovable joints.
Amphiarthroses
Amphiarthroses
Slightly movable joints.
Diarthroses
Diarthroses
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Fibrous Joints
Fibrous Joints
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Cartilaginous Joints
Cartilaginous Joints
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Synovial Joints
Synovial Joints
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Study Notes
Musculoskeletal System
- Composed of muscles and bones.
Functional Classification of Joints
- Synarthroses: Immovable joints.
- Amphiarthroses: Slightly moveable joints.
- Diarthroses: Freely moveable joints.
Structural Classification of Joints
- Fibrous Joints
- Immovable and slightly movable.
- Connect bones with fibrous tissue.
- Example: Sutures in the skull.
- Cartilaginous
- Immovable and slightly movable.
- Connect bones with cartilages.
- Example: Intervertebral joints.
- Synovial
- Freely movable.
- Ends of bones are separated by a joint cavity containing synovial fluid.
- Example: Bones in the appendicular skeleton.
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