Types of Levers and TMJ Anatomy

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What distinguishes a first-class lever from the other types of levers?

  • The fulcrum is positioned between the resistance and effort. (correct)
  • The resistance is between the fulcrum and effort.
  • Effort is applied at one end with resistance at the other end.
  • The fulcrum is located at one end of the lever.

Which of the following examples illustrates a second-class lever in the human body?

  • Bending the elbow while lifting a weight.
  • The action of the neck muscles.
  • Using tweezers to grasp an object.
  • Lifting a wheelbarrow. (correct)

In which type of lever is the effort applied between the fulcrum and the resistance?

  • First-class lever
  • Second-class lever
  • Third-class lever (correct)
  • None of the above

Which of the following statements about levers in the human body is false?

<p>The fulcrum of a first-class lever is always towards one end. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do first-class levers function in terms of mechanical advantage compared to third-class levers?

<p>They always provide greater mechanical advantage. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a second-class lever from a first-class lever?

<p>The resistance is located between the fulcrum and the effort. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which joint in the body exemplifies a first-class lever?

<p>Atlanto-occipital joint (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of lever is most commonly found in the human body?

<p>Third-class lever (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a third-class lever, where is the effort applied relative to the fulcrum and resistance?

<p>Effort is positioned between the fulcrum and resistance. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which example illustrates a second-class lever in action?

<p>Standing on tiptoe. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a third-class lever, where is the effort applied relative to the fulcrum and resistance?

<p>The effort is applied between the fulcrum and resistance. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a third-class lever in the human body?

<p>Biting into food using the incisors. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What roles do the biceps brachii muscle and forearm play in the elbow joint functioning as a third-class lever?

<p>The biceps brachii muscle supplies the effort, while the forearm acts as resistance. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes the order of components in a third-class lever system?

<p>Effort, resistance, fulcrum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What feature distinguishes third-class levers from first and second-class levers in terms of function?

<p>Third-class levers prioritize speed and range of motion. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of joint is the sternoclavicular joint categorized as?

<p>Saddle joint (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure helps to stabilize the sternoclavicular joint?

<p>Articular capsule and ligaments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What movement is NOT possible at the sternoclavicular joint?

<p>Flexion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary risk associated with falling on an outstretched hand in relation to the sternoclavicular joint?

<p>Fracture of the clavicle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ligaments contribute to the stability of the sternoclavicular joint?

<p>Interclavicular and costoclavicular ligaments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of joint is the acromioclavicular joint?

<p>Plane joint (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following allows for a wide range of movement at the sternoclavicular joint?

<p>A fibrocartilaginous articular disc (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which anatomical structure partitions the sternoclavicular joint into two separate synovial cavities?

<p>Articular disc (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The primary function of the sternoclavicular joint is related to which part of the body?

<p>Movement of the shoulder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the articular disc in the temporomandibular joint?

<p>To separate the synovial cavity into two chambers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ligament extends from the sphenoid bone to the medial surface of the mandibular ramus?

<p>Sphenomandibular ligament (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the temporomandibular joint function during chewing?

<p>Functions as a hinge and allows slight gliding movements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What anatomical feature surrounds the temporomandibular joint, contributing to its extensive range of motion?

<p>The articular capsule (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two separate synovial joints formed in the temporomandibular joint structure?

<p>Between the articular disc and the mandible, and between the temporal bone and the articular disc (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which function does the temporomandibular ligament specifically support?

<p>Preventing excessive anterior movement of the mandible (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the articular capsule in the temporomandibular joint?

<p>It allows for an extensive range of motion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which movement does the temporomandibular joint glide slightly forward?

<p>Protraction of the mandible (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the temporomandibular joint?

<p>Providing structural support to the mandible (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What bones are involved in the articulation of the temporomandibular joint?

<p>Temporal bone and mandible (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following structures is crucial for the movement of the temporomandibular joint?

<p>Articular capsule (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many synovial joints does the temporomandibular joint consist of?

<p>Two (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the articular disc play in the temporomandibular joint?

<p>It separates the articulating bones (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the temporomandibular joint is TRUE?

<p>It is the only mobile joint in the skull. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What separates the two chambers of the synovial cavity in the temporomandibular joint?

<p>Articular disc (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which feature contributes to the extensive range of motion at the temporomandibular joint?

<p>Loose articular capsule (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Types of Levers

  • First-class lever has fulcrum in the middle, between the effort and resistance.
    • Example: Pair of scissors, muscles in the neck
  • Second-class lever has resistance between the fulcrum and effort.
    • Example: Wheelbarrow, calf muscles during tiptoe
  • Third-class lever has effort between resistance and fulcrum. This is the most common type in the body.
    • Example: Forceps, biceps muscle in the arm

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)

  • Articulation between the head of the mandible and the temporal bone (articular tubercle and mandibular fossa)
  • Allows for a wide range of movements
  • TMJ is comprised of two synovial joints separated by an articular disc (thick pad of fibrocartilage)

Ligaments Supporting the TMJ

  • Sphenomandibular ligament: Thinner band extending from sphenoid to medial surface of the mandibular ramus
  • Temporomandibular ligament: Two short bands extending from articular tubercle of the temporal bone to the mandible

Function of the TMJ

  • Hinge joint for depression and elevation of mandible during chewing
  • Gliding for protraction of mandible during biting
  • Gliding side-to-side to grind food during chewing

Sternoclavicular Joint

  • Saddle joint formed by the articulation between the manubrium of the sternum and the sternal end of the clavicle
  • Fibrocartilaginous articular disc divides the joint into two parts and two separate synovial cavities
  • Allows for depression, elevation, and circumduction of the clavicle
  • Supported by the sternoclavicular and costoclavicular ligaments

Acromioclavicular Joint

  • Plane joint between the acromion of the scapula and the lateral end of the clavicle
  • Supported by the acromioclavicular ligament and the strong coracoclavicular ligament

Glenohumeral (Shoulder) Joint

  • Ball-and-socket joint formed by the articulation of the head of the humerus and the glenoid cavity of the scapula
  • It's the most mobile joint in the body but also the most unstable
  • The glenoid labrum is a fibrocartilaginous ring that helps stabilize the joint.
  • The glenohumeral joint is strengthened by the rotator cuff muscles (subscapularis, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and teres minor).
  • The coracoacromial ligament, coracohumeral ligament, and glenohumeral ligaments provide further support.

Elbow Joint

  • Highly stable joint due to the articular capsule, interlocking bony surfaces, and supporting ligaments.
  • Supported by the radial collateral ligament and ulnar collateral ligament.
  • The anular ligament surrounds the neck of the radius and binds it to the ulna, keeping the head of the radius in place.

Hip Joint

  • Ball-and-socket joint formed by the articulation of the head of the femur and the acetabulum of the pelvis.
  • More stable than the glenohumeral joint due to the deep socket of the acetabulum, a stronger articular capsule, and a wide range of supporting ligaments.

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