Joints & Axial Skeleton - WS12

Front

What type of joint allows for a wide range of motion in multiple directions, similar to a ball-and-socket joint?

Back

Condyloid joint

Front

What is the term for the part of the human skeleton that includes the skull, vertebral column, and ribs?

Back

Axial Skeleton

Front

What is the name of the foramen through which the brain communicates with the spinal cord?

Back

Foramen magnum

Front

What type of joints are found between the cranial bones?

Back

Sutures

Front

What is the name of the ligament that is crucial for the stability of the knee joint and is often referred to as ACL?

Back

Anterior cruciate ligament

Front

What are the two main types of joints in the human body?

Back

Synovial joints and non-synovial joints.

Front

What is the primary function of the axial skeleton?

Back

To support the head, neck, and trunk, and protect the brain and spinal cord.

Front

What type of joint allows for rotation around a single axis?

Back

Pivot joint.

Front

What is the role of ligaments in the skeletal system?

Back

To connect bones to other bones and provide stability to joints.

Front

What is the difference between a synovial joint and a non-synovial joint?

Back

Synovial joints have a fluid-filled joint cavity, while non-synovial joints do not.