Save
Upgrade to remove ads
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

ch 8

skeletal

QuestionAnswer
Joints A. bind bones. B.allow bones to grow. C.enable body parts to move D.often contain cartilage.
Joints are also called articulations.
Classifying joints as synarthrotic, amphiarthrotic, or diarthrotic represents. the degree of movement possible at the joint
Types of fibrous joints include. syndesmosis, suture, and gomphosis joints.
A suture is an example of a(n) fibrous joint
A tooth root attached to a jawbone by a periodontal ligament is a _____ gomphosis
The joint that separates two vertebrae is a(n) symphysis that is amphiarthrotic.
Cartilagenous joints are connected by. hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage.
A fibrous joint in which an interosseous ligament binds bones is a. syndesmosis.
A gomphosis is a(n) ______ joint. fibrous
A synchondrosis allows bone growth
Which of the following is not a type of fibrous joint? symphysis
A synovial membrane secretes synovial fluid
Bones of a synovial joint are held together by joint capsule
Greg trips over a toy and experiences a sharp pain. His physician diagnosis a torn meniscus. Greg has injured his knee joint
Articular cartilage receives oxygen and nutrients from vessels in underlying spongy bone. surrounding synovial fluid
When a joint is immobilized for a prolonged time, there is danger that articular cartilage will degenerate
A joint capsule is reinforced by ligaments binding articular ends of bones together
Fluid-filled sacs containing synovial fluid are called bursae
Fibrocartilage discs that divide the joint into two compartments are called menisci
Which of the following is not a synovial joint? symphysis
In which of the following is rotational movement possible? Ball-and-socket joint
Most of the joints in the ankle and wrist are plane joints
A muscle end attached to a relatively immovable part is called the orgin
Which of the following terms and descriptions is correctly paired? abduction-lifting the arm horizontally to form a right angle with the side of the body or moving a part away from the midline
The coracohumeral ligament is associated with the shoulder joint
Which of the following movements could occur at the hip joint A.Abduction B.Adduction C.Flexion D.Extension
The largest and most complex synovial joint is the knee joint
The radial collateral ligament is associated with the elbow joint
The rotator cuff of the shoulder is composed mainly of. tendons and fibrous connective tissue.
A dislocation of the shoulder is most likely to occur during forceful abduction
Displacement and deformity of a joint is called dislocation
The hip joint has less freedom of movement than the shoulder joint because. the articulating parts of the hip are closer than those of the shoulder.
Movements permitted by the elbow joint between the humerus and the ulna are flexion and extension.
Movement that brings the foot farther from the shin is a(n) planter flexion
A movement that brings the foot closer to the shin is a(n) dorsiflextion
Activity and exercise keep joints functional longer.
Disuse of the joints _____ _______ which hastens stiffening. hampers blood flow
Glucosamine and chondroitin are dietary supplements from shells and cow carilage.
Artificial joints are built of silicone polymers for small joints and metals for large joints.
Which of the following best describes the causes of common forms of arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease and osteoarthritis is caused by effects of aging
in rheumatoid arthritis A.the synovial membrane becomes inflamed and thickens, forming a mass. B.articular cartilage is damaged and fibrous tissue invades. C.fibrous tissues ossify and bones fuse. D.the hands can look very deformed.
A sprain involves overstretched or torn ligaments and tendons in a joint.
4 major functions of muscle include 1. locomotion 2. digestion 3. blood circulation 4. body heat
Created by: lula78
 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards