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Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?
Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?
- Diarthrosis (correct)
- Synarthrosis
- Fibrous
- Amphiarthrosis
Synovial fluid is responsible for providing nutrients and lubricating the joint.
Synovial fluid is responsible for providing nutrients and lubricating the joint.
True (A)
What is the function of ligaments in synovial joints?
What is the function of ligaments in synovial joints?
To stabilize connections between bones.
Joints with little movement are classified as __________.
Joints with little movement are classified as __________.
Match the type of joint with its movement range:
Match the type of joint with its movement range:
Which movement decreases the angle between body parts?
Which movement decreases the angle between body parts?
Abduction refers to movement toward the midline of the body.
Abduction refers to movement toward the midline of the body.
What is the role of a bursa in a synovial joint?
What is the role of a bursa in a synovial joint?
What movement occurs when the forearm is turned so the palm faces forward?
What movement occurs when the forearm is turned so the palm faces forward?
The elbow joint only allows for flexion and extension.
The elbow joint only allows for flexion and extension.
What type of joint is the shoulder classified as?
What type of joint is the shoulder classified as?
The movement that brings a limb toward the midline of the body is called ___.
The movement that brings a limb toward the midline of the body is called ___.
Which joints are primarily categorized as hinge joints?
Which joints are primarily categorized as hinge joints?
Match the joints with their movements:
Match the joints with their movements:
The knee joint allows significant rotation.
The knee joint allows significant rotation.
The ___ ligament encircles the head and neck of the radius.
The ___ ligament encircles the head and neck of the radius.
