CH4.4 Understanding Joints

Front

____________________ are connected entirely by cartilage.

Back

Amphiarthroses

Front

A _______ joint allows for rotational movement around a single axis.

Back

pivot

Front

The rib and sternum are connected by a ____________________ joint.

Back

cartilaginous

Front

The ____________________ joint is an example of a synovial joint due to its fluid-filled capsule.

Back

knee

Front

The wrist joint is an example of which type of joint?

Back

gliding

Front

What type of joint allows for movement in multiple directions and is found in the shoulder?

Back

ball-and-socket

Front

What is the primary function of synovial fluid in joints?

Back

To lubricate and reduce friction between the articular cartilage of synovial joints.

Front

What type of joint is characterized by a hinge-like movement, allowing flexion and extension?

Back

hinge joint

Front

Which joint type is found between the vertebrae and allows for limited movement?

Back

amphiarthrosis

Front

What is the main characteristic of a fibrous joint?

Back

They are connected by dense connective tissue and allow little to no movement.