Joints

Question 0

Fibrous joints

Answer 0

Bones joined by fibrous tissue. No joint cavity.

Question 1

Synovial joints

Answer 1

Articulating bones are separated by a fluid containing cavity

Question 2

Cartilaginous joints

Answer 2

Bones are united by cartilage. Lack a joint cavity

Question 3

Flexion

Answer 3

Bending movement that decreases the angle of the joint

Question 4

Extension

Answer 4

Reverse of Flexion; joint angle is increased

Question 5

Abduction

Answer 5

Movement away from midline

Question 6

Adduction

Answer 6

Movement toward the middle

Question 7

Hinge joint

Answer 7

Cylindrical part of one bone fits into a trough shapes surface on another. Elbow and ankle.

Question 8

Pivot joint

Answer 8

Rounded end of one bone protrudes into a sleeve/ring composed of bone or ligament of another. Atlas and axis.

Question 9

Ball and socket joint

Answer 9

Head of one bone articulates with a cup like wicket of another. Hip and shoulder.

Question 10

Sprain

Answer 10

Ligaments are stretched or torn

Question 11

Dislocation

Answer 11

bones are forced out of alignment

Question 12

Arthritis

Answer 12

A group of more than 100 inflammatory diseases that damage joints