Joints & Articulations

Question 1

Define a synostosis joint

Answer 1

A joint of two fused bones

Question 2

Give an example of a synostosis joint

Answer 2

Fusion of two frontal bones into one bone

Question 3

Define a fibrous joint

Answer 3

Connect bones with collagenous fibers

Question 4

Name the 3 types of fibrous joints

Answer 4

1. Suture
2. Gomphosis
3. Syndesmosis

Question 5

Give an example of a suture joint

Answer 5

Frontal and parietal bones

Question 6

Give an example of a gomphosis joint

Answer 6

Teeth and mandible

Question 7

Give an example of a syndesmosis joint

Answer 7

Distal tibia and distal fibula

Question 8

What type of attachment is a ligament?

Answer 8

Bone to bone

Question 9

What type of attachment is a tendon?

Answer 9

Bone to muscle

Question 10

Define a cartilaginous joint

Answer 10

Connect bones with cartilage

Question 11

Name the 2 types of cartilaginous joints

Answer 11

1. Synchondrosis

2. Symphysis

Question 12

Give 2 examples of a synchondrosis joint

Answer 12

1. Costal cartilages, first rib, and sternum

2. Epiphyseal plate, humeral head, and shaft

Question 13

Give an example of a symphysis joint

Answer 13

1. Pubic symphysis

2. Intervertebral disks

Question 14

Define a synovial joint

Answer 14

Joint that is enclosed in a capsule and allows for extensive movement

Question 15

Joint caivity (synovial joint)

Answer 15

Identify

Question 16

Fibrous capsule (synovial joint)

Answer 16

Identify

Question 17

Synovial membrane (synovial joint)

Answer 17

Identify

Question 18

Articular cartilages (synovial joint)

Answer 18

Identify

Question 19

Name the 6 types of synovial joints (least to most movable)

Answer 19

1. Plane
2. Hinge
3. Pivot
4. Condyloid
5. Saddle
6. Ball and socket

Question 20

Where does a plane joint occur?

Answer 20

Intercarpals

Question 21

Where does a hinge joint occur?

Answer 21

Humeroulnar

Question 22

Where does a pivot joint occur?

Answer 22

Radioulnar

Question 23

Where does a condyloid joint occur?

Answer 23

Metacarpophalangeal

Question 24

Where does a saddle joint occur?

Answer 24

Trapeziometacarpal

Question 25

Where does a ball and socket joint occur?

Answer 25

Glenohumeral (Scapulohumeral)

Question 26

What type of joint is the temporomandibular joint?

Answer 26

Hinge and plane joint

Question 27

What type of joint is the humeroulnar/humeroradial joint

Answer 27

Hinge and pivot

Question 28

Patellar surface

Answer 28

Identify

Question 29

Lateral condyle (tibiofemoral)

Answer 29

Identify

Question 30

Medial condyle (tibiofemoral)

Answer 30

Identify

Question 31

Fibular collateral ligament

Answer 31

Identify

Question 32

Lateral meniscus

Answer 32

Identify

Question 33

Transverse ligament (tibiofemoral)

Answer 33

Identify

Question 34

Patellar ligament

Answer 34

Identify

Question 35

Tibial collateral ligament

Answer 35

Identify

Question 36

Medial meniscus

Answer 36

Identify

Question 37

Anterior cruciate ligament

Answer 37

Identify

Question 38

Posterior cruciate ligament

Answer 38

Identify

Question 39

Anterior tibiofibular ligament

Answer 39

Identify

Question 40

Posterior tibiofibular ligament

Answer 40

Identify

Question 41

Posterior talofibular ligament

Answer 41

Identify

Question 42

Calcaneofibular ligament

Answer 42

Identify

Question 43

Anterior talofibular ligament

Answer 43

Identify

Question 44

Calcaneal tendon

Answer 44

Identify

Question 45

Tendons of fibularis longus and brevis

Answer 45

Identify

Question 46

Medial ligament (ankle)

Answer 46

Identify

Question 47

What is the function of the glenoid labrum?

Answer 47

Deepen the glenoid cavity