Joints Review

Front

Carpals and tarsals (flat bones) are examples of this type of joint

Back

gliding

Front

Ways that articulations are classified

Back

Both Structurally & Functionally

Front

Classifying joints as synarthrotic, amphiarthrotic, or diarthrotic represents

Back

degree of movement possible at the joint

Front

Which of the following is a joint that can freely move? Options: fibrous, cartilaginous, synovial

Back

synovial

Front

Moving a part forward (thrusting the head forward).

Back

protraction

Front

Type of joint that allows the first two vertebrae to rotate as in shaking your head no.

Back

pivot

Front

What are joints?

Back

A place where two bones meet 

Front

Hip and shoulder have examples of this type of joint

Back

ball and socket

Front

The elbows, knees and phalanges are examples of this type of joint: ball and socket, condyloid, gliding, hinge

Back

hinge

Front

Movement away from the mid-line is called _____________. Options: abduction, adduction, internal rotation, external rotation

Back

abduction