Flashcard 6 Review - Skull

Front

What type of suture connects the frontal bone to the parietal bones?

Back

Coronal suture.

Front

What type of suture connects the two parietal bones?

Back

Sagittal suture.

Front

What type of suture connects the parietal bone to the occipital bone?

Back

Lamboidal suture.

Front

What type of suture connects the temporal bone to the parietal bone?

Back

Squamosal suture.

Front

What is the primary function of articular cartilage?

Back

To reduce friction and absorb shock in joints.

Front

What type of joint allows for rotational movement around a single axis?

Back

Pivot joint.

Front

What type of joint allows for movement in multiple directions?

Back

Ball and socket joint.

Front

What is the most common type of joint in the human body?

Back

Synovial joint.

Front

What is the role of synovial fluid in joints?

Back

To lubricate the joint and reduce friction.

Front

What is the name of the bone located at the back of the skull?

Back

Occipital bone.