8. Joints

Define joint.

The description 'Articular surfaces deep and secure; capsule heavily reinforced by ligaments and muscle tendons; extremely stable joint' best describes

a. The elbow joint

b. The hip joint

c. The knee joint

d. The shoulder joint

Identify each of the following joints as synovial, fibrous, or cartilaginous.

a. Pubic symphysis______           

b. Elbow joint_____             

c. Epiphyseal plate_______         

d. Frontal suture_________          

e. Gomphosis___________           

Match the types of joints to the descriptions that apply to them.

a. Fibrous joints

b. Cartilaginous joints

c. Synovial joints

7. The most common type of joint in the body

A synarthrosis located between the bones of the skull is a

(a) Symphysis

(b) Syndesmosis

(c) Synchondrosis

(d) Suture

Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.

The patella is encased within the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle group.

Match the types of joints to the descriptions that apply to them.

a. Fibrous joints

b. Cartilaginous joints

c. Synovial joints

4. Almost all joints of the skull