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What is the defining feature of synovial joints?
What is the defining feature of synovial joints?
- The articulating bones are joined by hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage.
- The articulating bones are separated by a fluid-filled space called the joint cavity. (correct)
- The articulating bones are connected by fibrous connective tissue.
- The articulating bones have limited or no movement between them.
Which type of joint allows for the most movement between bones?
Which type of joint allows for the most movement between bones?
- Fibrous joints
- All joint types allow the same amount of movement.
- Cartilaginous joints
- Synovial joints (correct)
Which of the following is an example of a fibrous joint?
Which of the following is an example of a fibrous joint?
- Synovial joint in the thoracic limb
- Sutures of the skull (correct)
- Pelvic symphysis
- Intervertebral disc
What is the defining feature of cartilaginous joints?
What is the defining feature of cartilaginous joints?
Which of the following is an example of a cartilaginous joint?
Which of the following is an example of a cartilaginous joint?
Which joint type is the only example of a mobile peg-and-socket joint?
Which joint type is the only example of a mobile peg-and-socket joint?
Which of the following is NOT an accessory structure associated with synovial joints?
Which of the following is NOT an accessory structure associated with synovial joints?
Which of the following statements about the closure of sutures in the skull is correct?
Which of the following statements about the closure of sutures in the skull is correct?
Which of the following is a defining feature of synovial joints?
Which of the following is a defining feature of synovial joints?
What is the function of a meniscus?
What is the function of a meniscus?
Which of the following joints connects the scapula and humerus in dogs?
Which of the following joints connects the scapula and humerus in dogs?
In horses, which joint is located between the metatarsus and phalanges?
In horses, which joint is located between the metatarsus and phalanges?
What type of connective tissue are ligaments composed of?
What type of connective tissue are ligaments composed of?
Which of the following joints connects the sacrum and ilium in horses?
Which of the following joints connects the sacrum and ilium in horses?
What is the function of the synovial membrane?
What is the function of the synovial membrane?
Which of the following joints is located between adjacent vertebrae in dogs and horses?
Which of the following joints is located between adjacent vertebrae in dogs and horses?
What is the defining feature of fibrous joints?
What is the defining feature of fibrous joints?
Which of the following is an example of a synovial joint?
Which of the following is an example of a synovial joint?
In synovial joints, the articulating bones are separated by a fluid-filled space called:
In synovial joints, the articulating bones are separated by a fluid-filled space called:
What is an example of a fibrous mobile peg-and-socket joint?
What is an example of a fibrous mobile peg-and-socket joint?
Which type of joint is designed for some restricted motion and is joined by hyaline or fibrocartilage?
Which type of joint is designed for some restricted motion and is joined by hyaline or fibrocartilage?
The roots of the teeth fitting into sockets in the mandible and maxilla represent an example of:
The roots of the teeth fitting into sockets in the mandible and maxilla represent an example of:
What is the defining feature of synovial joints?
What is the defining feature of synovial joints?
'Joined by hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage' is a characteristic of which type of joint?
'Joined by hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage' is a characteristic of which type of joint?
Which of the following joints in the horse connects the femur and tibia?
Which of the following joints in the horse connects the femur and tibia?
What is the function of ligaments in synovial joints?
What is the function of ligaments in synovial joints?
Which of the following joints in the dog connects the radius and carpus?
Which of the following joints in the dog connects the radius and carpus?
Which of the following statements about synovial joints is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about synovial joints is incorrect?
In which joint of the horse is a meniscus found?
In which joint of the horse is a meniscus found?
What is the primary function of the synovial fluid in synovial joints?
What is the primary function of the synovial fluid in synovial joints?
Which of the following joints in the horse connects the tarsus and metatarsus?
Which of the following joints in the horse connects the tarsus and metatarsus?
Which of the following joints in the dog connects the scapula and humerus?
Which of the following joints in the dog connects the scapula and humerus?
What is the primary function of the synovial fluid in synovial joints?
What is the primary function of the synovial fluid in synovial joints?
Which type of joint is the only example of a mobile peg-and-socket joint?
Which type of joint is the only example of a mobile peg-and-socket joint?
Which of the following joints in the horse connects the femur and tibia?
Which of the following joints in the horse connects the femur and tibia?
What is the defining feature of cartilaginous joints?
What is the defining feature of cartilaginous joints?
Which of the following is an example of a cartilaginous joint?
Which of the following is an example of a cartilaginous joint?
What type of connective tissue are ligaments composed of?
What type of connective tissue are ligaments composed of?
Which of the following joints in the dog connects the radius and carpus?
Which of the following joints in the dog connects the radius and carpus?
Which of the following is NOT an accessory structure associated with synovial joints?
Which of the following is NOT an accessory structure associated with synovial joints?
What type of connective tissue is the synovial membrane lined by in synovial joints?
What type of connective tissue is the synovial membrane lined by in synovial joints?
Which of the following is a function of the synovial fluid in synovial joints?
Which of the following is a function of the synovial fluid in synovial joints?
In synovial joints, what is the function of the fibrous joint capsule?
In synovial joints, what is the function of the fibrous joint capsule?
Which structure in a synovial joint connects bones to each other or to cartilage?
Which structure in a synovial joint connects bones to each other or to cartilage?
What is the purpose of a fibrocartilage disc (meniscus) in a synovial joint?
What is the purpose of a fibrocartilage disc (meniscus) in a synovial joint?
Which type of joint allows for smooth connection between articulating ends of bones?
Which type of joint allows for smooth connection between articulating ends of bones?
What is the main function of ligaments in synovial joints?
What is the main function of ligaments in synovial joints?
Which of the following is NOT an accessory structure for enhancing joint stability in synovial joints?
Which of the following is NOT an accessory structure for enhancing joint stability in synovial joints?
Which structure in a synovial joint lines the fibrous joint capsule and produces synovial fluid?
Which structure in a synovial joint lines the fibrous joint capsule and produces synovial fluid?
What is the primary function of the articular cartilage in synovial joints?
What is the primary function of the articular cartilage in synovial joints?
Which of the following joints in the horse connects the femur and the patella?
Which of the following joints in the horse connects the femur and the patella?
Which of the following structures is not an accessory structure associated with synovial joints?
Which of the following structures is not an accessory structure associated with synovial joints?
In the horse, which joint connects the metatarsus and the first phalanx?
In the horse, which joint connects the metatarsus and the first phalanx?
What is the function of the synovial fluid in synovial joints?
What is the function of the synovial fluid in synovial joints?
Which of the following joints in the dog connects the scapula and the humerus?
Which of the following joints in the dog connects the scapula and the humerus?
Which type of connective tissue are ligaments composed of?
Which type of connective tissue are ligaments composed of?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of synovial joints?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of synovial joints?
What is the primary function of the synovial fluid in synovial joints?
What is the primary function of the synovial fluid in synovial joints?
Which of the following joints in the dog connects the scapula and humerus?
Which of the following joints in the dog connects the scapula and humerus?
What is the primary function of ligaments in synovial joints?
What is the primary function of ligaments in synovial joints?
Which of the following joints in the horse connects the femur and tibia?
Which of the following joints in the horse connects the femur and tibia?
Which type of joint is designed for limited or no movement between bones?
Which type of joint is designed for limited or no movement between bones?
What is the function of a meniscus in a synovial joint?
What is the function of a meniscus in a synovial joint?
Which of the following joints connects the sacrum and ilium in horses?
Which of the following joints connects the sacrum and ilium in horses?
