Unit 2 - TEST REVIEW

Front

What is the role of the synovial membrane?

Back

Secrete synovial fluid.

Front

Which part of the bone is responsible for blood cell production?

Back

Bone marrow.

Front

Which type of joint is a hinge joint?

Back

Elbow joint.

Front

What is the term for the fluid that lubricates joints?

Back

Synovial fluid.

Front

What is the primary movement allowed by a ball-and-socket joint?

Back

Rotation and circular movement.

Front

What is the function of synovial fluid?

Back

Lubricates joints and reduces friction.

Front

What are the two main types of bone tissue?

Back

Cortical (compact) bone and trabecular (spongy) bone.

Front

What is the periosteum?

Back

A dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.

Front

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

Back

Ball-and-socket joint.

Front

What is the difference between flexion and extension?

Back

Flexion decreases the angle between body parts, while extension increases it.