Unit 1 Standard C: Articulations Quiz A&P (Chapter 9)

A synarthrosis located between the bones of the skull is a

• symphysis

• syndesmosis

• synchondrosis

• suture

The function of articular cartilage is

• to reduce friction

• to prevent body surfaces from contacting one another

• to provide lubrication

• both to reduce friction and to prevent body surfaces from contacting one another

Joints typically located at the end of long bones are

• synarthroses

• amphiarthroses

• diarthroses

• symphyses

The structures that limit the range of motion of a joint and provide mechanical support across or around the joint are

• bursae

• tendons

• menisci

• fat bads

Abduction and adduction always refer to movements of the

• axial skeleton

• appendicular skeleton

• skull

• vertebral column

Rotation of the forearm that makes the palm face posteriorly is

• supination

• pronation

• proliferation

• projection

A saddle joint permits_____movement, but prevents_____movement.

• rotational, gliding

• angular, linear

• linear, rotational

• angular, rotational

Movement that occurs at the shoulder and the hip represent the actions that occur at a _____ joint.

• hinge

• ball-and-socket

• pivot

• gliding

Joints that connect the fingers and toes with the metacarpal bones and metatarsal bones, respectively, are

• ellipsoidal joints

• saddle joints

• pivot joints

• hinge joints

What term best describes the movement when your vertebral column bends to the side?

• elevation

• inversion

• lateral flexion

• protraction