Chapter 7 Study Guide Questions

Front

What type of tissue is located between the bones in a symphysis?

Back

Fibrocartilage.

Front

In a suture, which is movable; bones are connected by what?

Back

Not movable; bones are connected by short connective tissue fibers.

Front

How is the shoulder classified based on its degrees of freedom?

Back

The shoulder is classified as triaxial.

Front

What is the correct association of joint with its classification for the distal radioulnar joint?

Back

Pivot.

Front

What bones make up the shoulder girdle?

Back

Clavicle, scapula, and sternum.

Front

What type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?

Back

Ball-and-socket joint.

Front

What is the primary function of fibrocartilage in joints?

Back

To provide support and absorb shock.

Front

What type of joint is characterized by a fluid-filled cavity?

Back

Synovial joint.

Front

What are the three types of muscle tissue found in the human body?

Back

Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle.

Front

What is the role of ligaments in the skeletal system?

Back

To connect bones to other bones and provide stability to joints.