Unit 1 Standard C: Articulations Flashcard A&P (Chapter 9)

Front

What is the function of articular cartilage?

Back

To reduce friction and to prevent body surfaces from contacting one another.

Front

What type of joint allows for movement at the shoulder and hip?

Back

Ball-and-socket joint.

Front

What type of joints connect the fingers and toes with the metacarpal and metatarsal bones?

Back

Ellipsoidal joints.

Front

What is a synarthrosis located between the bones of the skull called?

Back

Suture.

Front

What do abduction and adduction movements refer to?

Back

Movements of the appendicular skeleton.

Front

What is the primary role of synovial fluid in joints?

Back

To lubricate the joint and reduce friction.

Front

What type of joint is characterized by a cylindrical bone rotating within a ring?

Back

Pivot joint.

Front

What is the difference between a hinge joint and a ball-and-socket joint?

Back

A hinge joint allows movement in one plane (like a door), while a ball-and-socket joint allows for multi-directional movement.

Front

What type of joint is found in the knee?

Back

Hinge joint.

Front

What is the term for the movement of a limb away from the midline of the body?

Back

Abduction.