Articulations - Skeletal System

What is a joint or articulation?

• The junction between two bones.

• A bone that sticks out.

• A point where calcium is stored and released.

• None of these answers is correct.

In terms of structure, which type of articulation has a joint capsule?

• fibrous

• cartilaginous

• synovial

• amphiarthrotic

In terms of function, which is considered an immovable?

• a synarthrosis

• an amphiarthrosis

• a diathrosis

• all joints are movable

The most movable joints in the body are:

• symphyses

• synovial joints

• syndesmoses

• gomphoses

The joint that allows for a wider range of motion (flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation).

• gliding

• saddle

• ball and socket

• fibrous

Arthritis that attacks the joints via immune system

• osteoarthritis

• osteoporosis

• rheumatoid

Joint with full range of motion

• synarthrosis

• amphiarthrosis

• diarthrosis

Name the structural class of a suture

• Fibrous

• Cartilaginous

• Bone

• Synovial

Surrounds the joint

• joint cavity

• joint capsule

• articular cartilage

• synovial membrane

Inflammatory condition involving the immune system

• rheumatoid arthritis

• osteoarthritis

• rheumatism

• gouty arthritis