chapter 3.2 (page 31)

Question 1

four distinguishing features of Synovial joints are

Answer 1

Articular cartilage
Fibrous articular capsule
Joint cavity
Reinforcing ligaments

Question 2

_______ _______ ________ the joint surfaces are enclosed by a capsule,
the capsule is lined with synovial membrane.

Answer 2

Fibrous articular capsule

Question 3

_________ covers the ends of the bones forming the Synovial joint

Answer 3

Articular cartilage

Question 4

the articular capsule encloses a cavity which contains synovial fluid.called the _______ ________

Answer 4

Joint cavity

Question 5

_______ ___________ the fibrous capsule is usually reinforced
with ligaments.

Answer 5

Reinforcing ligaments

Question 6

_________ joint is the only bony articulation between the upper limb
and the axial skeleton
(glide joint)

Answer 6

Sternoclavicular joint

Question 7

Sternoclavicular joint: There is a disc that separates the joint into two synovial cavities. This
disc attaches superiorly to the __________ and inferiorly to the junction of the ____ _______ ______
and _______.
(might be on exam)

Answer 7

clavicle

first costal cartilage
sternum

Question 8

__________ joint:
is a plane joint. It is located between the lateral clavicle and the
acromion process of the scapula.
(next exam)

Answer 8

Acromioclavicular

Question 9

__________ joint:
is a multiaxial, ball and socket joint. The head of the humerus articulates
with the glenoid cavity. The joint cavity is shallow.
(next exam)

Answer 9

Glenohumeral

Question 10

what are the 3 types of Elbow joints

next exam

Answer 10

Humeroulnar joint
Humeroradial joint
Proximal radioulnar joint

Question 11

_______ joint:
is a hinge joint; it is uniaxial; meaning there is only flexion and extension movement
(next exam)

Answer 11

Humeroulnar

Question 12

______ joint similar to humeroulnar is also a hinge joint

next

Answer 12

Humeroradial

Question 13

_______ ________ joint:
is a pivot joint which allows for
pronation and supination of the forearm
(next)

Answer 13

Proximal radioulnar

Question 14

______ _________ joint:
is a pivot joint. The convex head of the ulna, rotates in the ulnar notch
of the radius which allows for pronation and supination of the forearm, when the elbow is
flexed.
(next exam)

Answer 14

Distal radioulnar

Question 15

_________ joint
(of thumb): is a saddle joint. The movement is flexion, extension,
abduction and adduction.
(next)

Answer 15

Carpometacarpal

Question 16

_______ joint
: is a ball and socket joint. The head of the femur articulates with the
acetabulum of the hipbone
(next)

Answer 16

Coxal (hip)

Question 17

______ joint: is the largest synovial joint in the body and the largest weight
bearing surface. It is a hinge joint and allows for flexion, extension and some rotation. The
knee depends on strength of the surrounding muscle tendons for stability and for
reinforcement of the capsule and surrounding ligaments.
(next)

Answer 17

Tibiofemoral joint
(knee)

Question 18

______ ________ joint:
is a plane joint. The head of the fibula articulates with the lateral
condyle of tibia.
(next)

Answer 18

Proximal tibiofibular

Question 19

_____ _________ joint:
is a syndesmosis joint; modified ligament type of joint.
(next)

Answer 19

Distal tibiofibular

Question 20

________ joint: is a hinge joint. The movement is plantar flexion and dorsiflexion of the
foot. It is the distal part of the tibia, fibula and the superior part of the talus bone.
(next)

Answer 20

Talocrural joint
(ankle)