Cartilage/Joints

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Articular cartilage

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A specific type of cartilage that covers the joint surfaces of bone.

Question 1

Cartilage

Answer 1

Another form of connective tissue that is more elastic than bone.

Question 2

Meniscus

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A curved fibrous cartilage found in some joints that cushions forces applied to the joint.

Question 3

Joints or articulations

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Connections between bones

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Synarthroses

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Joints that allow no movement

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Amphiarthroses

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Joints that allow slight movement

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Suture

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A jagged line where bones join and form a nonmovable joint.

Question 7

Fontanelle

Answer 7

A soft spot remaining at the junction of sutures that usually closes after birth.

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Symphysis or cartilaginous joint

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A joint where two bones join and are held firmly together so they function as one bone.

Question 9

Mandibular Symphysis

Answer 9

The fusion of the mandible into one bone.

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Pubic Symphysis

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The fusion of the pelvis.

Question 11

Synovial Joints or Enarthrosis

Answer 11

Ball-and-socket joints

Question 12

Ball-and-Socket joints

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Allow a wide range of motion in Manu directions

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Arthrodial or Condyloid Joints

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Joints with oval projections that fit into a socket

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Trochoid Joints

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Pulley-shaped joints like the connection between the atlas to the axis.

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Hinge Joints

Answer 15

Allow motion in one plane or direction

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Gliding Joints

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Move or glide over each other

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Ligament

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Band if fibrous connective tissue that connects one bone to another bone

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Tendon

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Band if fibrous connective tissue that connects muscle to bone

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Bursa

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A fibrous sax that acts as a cushion to ease movements in areas of friction

Question 20

Synovial membrane

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An inner lining in the bursae and synovial membrane, acts as lubricant to make movement smooth.

Question 21

Axial Skeleton

Answer 21

Framework of the body that includes the skull, auditory ossicles, hyoid bones, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum.

Question 22

Appendicular Skeleton

Answer 22

Framework of the body that consists of the extremities, shoulder, and pelvic girdle.