Joints From AI GENERATION Flashcards
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What type of joint is a synovial joint?
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Diarthrosis
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True or False: Synovial joints are the most common type of joint in the body.
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True
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What is the function of synovial fluid in a synovial joint?
A
Lubrication and nourishment of the joint
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Fill in the blank: Synovial joints are surrounded by a tough ____________ capsule.
A
Fibrous
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What is the purpose of the synovial membrane in a synovial joint?
A
Produces synovial fluid
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Which of the following is not a type of synovial joint? A) Ball and socket B) Hinge C) Suture D) Pivot
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C) Suture
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What is the role of articular cartilage in a synovial joint?
A
Reduces friction and absorbs shock
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True or False: Synovial joints allow for a wide range of motion.
A
True
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What is the function of ligaments in a synovial joint?
A
Connect bone to bone
10
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Which of the following is not a component of a synovial joint? A) Synovial fluid B) Ligaments C) Tendons D) Cartilage
A
C) Tendons
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Fill in the blank: The joint cavity of a synovial joint is filled with ____________ fluid.
A
Synovial
12
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What is the purpose of the bursae in a synovial joint?
A
Reduce friction between structures
13
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True or False: Synovial joints are classified based on the shape of the joint surface.
A
True
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What are the two main types of movement allowed by synovial joints?
A
Angular and rotational
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Fill in the blank: Synovial joints are capable of ____________ movement.
A
Free
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What is the term for a joint that allows movement in multiple directions?
A
Multiaxial joint
17
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True or False: Synovial joints are highly vascularized.
A
True
18
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What is the role of the meniscus in a synovial joint?
A
Acts as a cushion and provides stability
19
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Which type of synovial joint allows movement in only one plane? A) Ball and socket B) Hinge C) Saddle D) Pivot
A
B) Hinge
20
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Fill in the blank: The ends of the bones in a synovial joint are covered with a layer of ____________ cartilage.
A
Articular
21
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What is the function of the synovial joint capsule?
A
Encloses and stabilizes the joint
22
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True or False: Synovial joints are more prone to injury compared to fibrous joints.
A
True
23
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What is the term for the movement that decreases the angle between two bones?
A
Flexion
24
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Which of the following is an example of a saddle joint? A) Hip joint B) Shoulder joint C) Ankle joint D) Thumb joint
A
D) Thumb joint
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Fill in the blank: The joint between the humerus and ulna is an example of a ____________ joint.
Hinge
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What are the six types of synovial joints?
Hinge, pivot, condyloid, saddle, plane, and ball-and-socket joints.
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Which type of synovial joint allows movement in only one plane?
Hinge joint.
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Which type of synovial joint allows rotational movement around an axis?
Pivot joint.
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Which type of synovial joint allows movement in multiple directions?
Condyloid joint.
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Which type of synovial joint has a convex surface on one bone and a concave surface on the other?
Saddle joint.
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Which type of synovial joint has flat articular surfaces that glide over each other?
Plane joint.
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Which type of synovial joint allows the greatest range of motion?
Ball-and-socket joint.
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True or False: Synovial joints are the most common type of joint in the human body.
True.
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Which type of synovial joint is found in the elbow and knee?
Hinge joint.
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Which type of synovial joint is found in the neck allowing for rotation?
Pivot joint.
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Which type of synovial joint is found in the wrist allowing for flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction?
Condyloid joint.
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Which type of synovial joint is found in the thumb?
Saddle joint.
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Which type of synovial joint is found in the intervertebral discs?
Plane joint.
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Which type of synovial joint is found in the hip and shoulder?
Ball-and-socket joint.
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What is the function of synovial fluid in synovial joints?
To reduce friction and provide lubrication for smooth movement.
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What is the purpose of the synovial membrane in synovial joints?
To produce synovial fluid for joint lubrication.
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What is the role of articular cartilage in synovial joints?
To provide a smooth surface for joint movement and absorb shock.
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What is the function of ligaments in synovial joints?
To help stabilize and support the joint.
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Which type of synovial joint is most commonly affected by osteoarthritis?
Hinge joint.
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Which type of synovial joint is most prone to dislocation?
Ball-and-socket joint.
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What is the main difference between a hinge joint and a pivot joint?
Hinge joints allow movement in one plane, while pivot joints allow rotational movement around an axis.
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Which type of synovial joint is found in the shoulder and hip?
Ball-and-socket joint.
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Which type of synovial joint is found in the ankle?
Hinge joint.
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Which type of synovial joint is found in the base of the thumb?
Saddle joint.
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What is the structure that surrounds synovial joints and helps provide stability?
Joint capsule.
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What is the function of the ball-and-socket joint, and where is it located?
Function: Allows for the greatest range of motion; Located: Hip and shoulder joints
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What is the function of the hinge joint, and where is it located?
Function: Allows for flexion and extension movements only; Located: Elbow and knee joints
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What is the function of the pivot joint, and where is it located?
Function: Allows for rotation around its own axis; Located: Neck (atlas and axis) and proximal radioulnar joints
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What is the function of the condyloid joint, and where is it located?
Function: Allows for flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, and circumduction movements; Located: Wrist and metacarpophalangeal joints
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What is the function of the saddle joint, and where is it located?
Function: Allows for flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, and circumduction movements; Located: Thumb (first carpometacarpal joint)
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What is the function of the gliding joint, and where is it located?
Function: Allows for limited gliding movements in multiple directions; Located: Intercarpal and intertarsal joints
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True or False: The hip joint is an example of a ball-and-socket joint.
True
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True or False: The elbow joint is an example of a pivot joint.
False
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Fill in the blank: The ____ joint allows for the greatest range of motion and is located in the hip and shoulder joints.
ball-and-socket
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Which joint allows for flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, and circumduction movements and is located in the wrist and metacarpophalangeal joints?
condyloid joint
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Which joint allows for limited gliding movements in multiple directions and is located in the intercarpal and intertarsal joints?
gliding joint
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Where is the pivot joint located?
Neck (atlas and axis) and proximal radioulnar joints
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Which joint allows for flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, and circumduction movements and is located in the thumb (first carpometacarpal joint)?
saddle joint
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Which joint allows for flexion and extension movements only and is located in the elbow and knee joints?
hinge joint
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True or False: The thumb (first carpometacarpal joint) is an example of a saddle joint.
True
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Fill in the blank: The ____ joint allows for rotation around its own axis and is located in the neck (atlas and axis) and proximal radioulnar joints.
pivot
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Fill in the blank: The ____ joint allows for flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, and circumduction movements and is located in the thumb (first carpometacarpal joint).
saddle
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Fill in the blank: The ____ joint allows for limited gliding movements in multiple directions and is located in the intercarpal and intertarsal joints.
gliding
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Fill in the blank: The ____ joint allows for flexion and extension movements only and is located in the elbow and knee joints.
hinge
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What type of joint is a synarthrosis?
Immovable joint
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What type of joint is an amphiarthrosis?
Slightly movable joint
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What type of joint is a diarthrosis?
Freely movable joint
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True or False: Synarthroses allow for a wide range of movement.
False
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Which type of joint allows for limited movement?
Amphiarthrosis
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Fill in the blank: Diarthroses are also known as ________ joints.
Synovial
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What type of joint is found in the skull sutures?
Synarthrosis
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Which type of joint is found in the pubic symphysis?
Amphiarthrosis
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What is the most common type of joint in the body?
Diarthrosis
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True or False: Diarthroses are found in the knee and elbow joints.
True
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Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of movement?
Diarthrosis
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Fill in the blank: Synarthroses are held together by ________ tissue.
Fibrous
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What type of joint is found in the intervertebral discs?
Amphiarthrosis
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Which type of joint is found in the hip and shoulder joints?
Diarthrosis
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True or False: Synarthroses are commonly found in the limbs.
False
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In which type of joint are the bones separated by a cavity filled with synovial fluid?
Diarthrosis
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Fill in the blank: Amphiarthroses are held together by ________ ligaments.
Cartilaginous
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What type of joint is found in the distal tibiofibular joint?
Synarthrosis
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True or False: Diarthroses are typically found in the axial skeleton.
False
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Which type of joint is found in the wrist joint?
Diarthrosis
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Fill in the blank: Diarthroses are lined with ________ cartilage.
Hyaline
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What type of joint is found in the radioulnar joint?
Amphiarthrosis
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Which type of joint is found in the teeth sockets?
Synarthrosis
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True or False: Amphiarthroses allow for significant movement.
False
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What type of joint is a suture?
Fibrous joint
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True or False: Syndesmoses joints are immovable.
False
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Which type of joint is found between teeth and sockets in the skull?
Gomphosis
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What term refers to a completely ossified joint?
Synotosis
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Which type of fibrous joint allows for slight movement?
Syndesmoses
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Fill in the blank: Gomphosis is a type of joint where the teeth are held in their sockets by ________.
Periodontal ligaments
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Which type of fibrous joint is immovable?
Suture
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What is the function of syndesmoses joints?
Provide stability and allow for limited movement
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True or False: Synotosis joints are found in the skull.
True
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What is the primary function of a gomphosis joint?
To anchor teeth firmly in their sockets
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Which type of fibrous joint is found in the skull?
Suture
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What is the main difference between syndesmoses and suture joints?
Syndesmoses allow for slight movement, while sutures are immovable
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True or False: Gomphosis joints are found between bones in the skull.
False
107
What happens to a synotosis joint as a person ages?
It completely ossifies and becomes immovable
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What type of fibrous joint is found between the radius and ulna in the forearm?
Syndesmoses
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Fill in the blank: Syndesmoses joints are connected by ________.
Ligaments
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What is the primary function of synotosis joints?
To provide structural support and stability
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True or False: Gomphosis joints allow for a wide range of movement.
False
112
What is the main function of sutures in the skull?
To fuse skull bones together and provide structural support
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Which type of fibrous joint is commonly found in the pelvis?
Syndesmoses
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Fill in the blank: Gomphosis joints are specialized ________ joints.
Fibrous
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What is the main difference between gomphosis and syndesmoses joints?
Gomphosis joints are immovable, while syndesmoses allow for limited movement
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True or False: Synotosis joints are found in the limbs.
False
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What type of joint is a synotosis?
Fibrous joint
