Anatomy

Question 1

Tendon

Answer 1

Fibrous band of connective tissue; connects muscles to bones

Question 2

Ligaments

Answer 2

Fibrous band of connective tissue; supports internal organs, holds bones together at joint

Question 3

Synovial joint

Answer 3

Uses synovial fluid to reduce friction & facilitate movement

Question 4

Pivot joint

Answer 4

Rotation around axis, neck & forearm

Question 5

Hinge joint

Answer 5

Extension/retraction of appendage; knees, elbows, fingers & toes

Question 6

Candyloid joint

Answer 6

Similar to B&S, less movement; wrist

Question 7

Saddle joint

Answer 7

Back & forth, up & down; thumb is only saddle joint in body

Question 8

Ball & socket joint

Answer 8

Radical movement in any direction; shoulders & hips

Question 9

Plane joint

Answer 9

Allows bones to slide last each other; midcarpal/midtarsal

Question 10

Flat bone

Answer 10

Scapula

Question 11

Irregular bones

Answer 11

Vertebrae

Question 12

Short bones

Answer 12

Hands & feet

Question 13

Long bones

Answer 13

Arms & legs

Question 14

Epiphyseal plate

Answer 14

Cartilage plate near end of long bones; responsible for vertical growth

Question 15

Appendicular segment

Answer 15

Limbs & respective girdles

Question 16

Axial segment

Answer 16

Skull, hyoid bone, vertebral column & ribs

Question 17

2 skeletal segments

Answer 17

Axial
Appendicular