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WorksheetsUnit 1 Standard C: Articulations Quiz A&P (Chapter 9)
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
Which of the following is NOT an effect of aging on articulations?
increased bone strength
osteoarthritis
rheumatoid arthritis
gouty arthritis
