Joints!

Question 1

What are the four functions of joints

Answer 1

• Binds parts of the skeletal system
• Makes bone growth possible
• Enables body to move in response to muscle contractions
• Allows the body to change shape during child birth

Question 2

How many total joints are there in the body

Answer 2

230

Question 3

What are the three labels of joints

Answer 3

• Immoveable
• Slightly moveable
• Freely moveable

Question 4

What is an immoveable joint also called

Answer 4

Synarthrotic

Question 5

What is a slightly moveable joint also called

Answer 5

Amphiarthrotic

Question 6

What is a freely moveable joint also called

Answer 6

Diarthrotic

Question 7

What type of tissue binds an immoveable joint

Answer 7

Fibrous

Question 8

What type of tissue binds a slightly moveable joint

Answer 8

Cartilaginous

Question 9

What type of tissue binds a freely moveable joint

Answer 9

Synovial

Question 10

Describe the structure of immoveable (fibrous) joints

Answer 10

Bones closely meet each other by a thin contact layer of connective tissue

Question 11

Describe the structure of slightly moveable (cartilaginous) joints

Answer 11

Hyline or fibrocartilage connect the bones

Question 12

Describe the structure of freely moveable (synovial) joints

Answer 12

The articular ends are covered with hyline cartilage and a joint capsule holds the bones together

Question 13

T/F: Freely moveable joints (Synovial) are the most common in the human body

Answer 13

True

Question 14

What are the two functions of ligaments

Answer 14

• Connects bone-to-bone
• Prevents bones from being pulled apart

Question 15

Define menisci

Answer 15

Flattened, shock absorbing fibrocartilage found in synovial cartilage

Question 16

Define bursae

Answer 16

Fluid filled sacs that aid the movement of tendons over boney bumps or tendons

Question 17

What is the function of tendons

Answer 17

Connects muscle-to-bone