Skeletal System pt 2

Question 1

fibrous joints

Answer 1

joints in which bones are connected by fibrous tissues which do not allow any movement between bones

Question 2

Ligaments

Answer 2

A short band of tough flexible fibrous connective tissue which connects two bones or cartilages or holds together a joint

Question 3

Saddle joint

Answer 3

type of synovial joint in which the opposing surfaces are concave and convex

Question 4

Gliding joint

Answer 4

synovial joint formed between bones that meet at flat or nearly articular surfaces

Question 5

cartilaginous joints

Answer 5

type of joints where the bones are entirely joined by cartilage

Question 6

menisci

Answer 6

piece of cartilage found where two bones meet that protect and cushion the joint surface and bone ends

Question 7

Ball and socket joint

Answer 7

type of synovial joint in which the ball shaped service of one rounded bone fits into the cup like depression of another bone

Question 8

condyloid joint

Answer 8

only allows for forward backward and side to side movement and do not allow rotation

Question 9

Synovial joints

Answer 9

allow for movement

Question 10

bursae

Answer 10

Closed fluid filled sack that works as a cushion and gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body

Question 11

pivot joint

Answer 11

freely movable joint that allows only rotary movement around a single axis

Question 12

osteoporosis

Answer 12

causes bones to become weak and brittle

Question 13

Synovial fluid

Answer 13

thick liquid located between your joints

Question 14

Bursitis

Answer 14

painful condition that affects the small food fill sacks which causes the bursae to become inflamed

Question 15

Hinge joint

Answer 15

type of joint allowing bones to move in one direction back-and-forth with limited motion along other planes