Joints and Joint Movements

Flexing your foot; toes towards the ceiling

• dorsiflexion

• plantar flexion

• opposition

• elevation

Pointing your toe

• dorsiflexion

• plantar flexion

• flexion

• extension

Ways that articulations are classified

• Structurally

• Functionally

• Both Structurally & Functionally

• Neither

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.

Types of fibrous joints include  

• synarthrotic, amphiarthrotic, and diarthrotic 

• syndesmosis, suture, and gomphosis 

• synchondrosis, symphysis, and synovial

• pivot, condylar, and ellipsoidal

A fibrous joint that is also known as a "peg in socket" (Hint: holds your teeth in place)

• suture

• syndesmosis

• gomphosis

• symphysis

A fibrous joint between cranial bones

• suture

• syndesmosis

• gomphosis

• symphysis

Synchondroses (along epiphyseal growth plate) and Symphyses (midline of hip bones) are examples of...

• fibrous joints

• cartilaginous joints

• synovial joints

• diarthroses

A clear and slippery liquid that lubricates the joint and stops the bones rubbing together, is ...

• Bursae

• Cartilage

• Synovial Fluid

• Joint Capsule

Provides shock absorption

• Articular Cartilage

• Joint Cavity

• Synovial Fluid

• Articular Capsule

• Ligament