CH4.4 Joints REVIEW

Front

What type of joint has saddle-shaped surfaces and allows a wide range of motion?

Back

Saddle Joint

Front

Which of the following is a type of joint that does not allow movement?

Back

Synarthroses

Front

What is the primary function of tendons?

Back

Facilitate movement by transmitting force from muscle to bone

Front

What type of diarthrosis is an articulating bone surface that is an oval, convex shape, and the other is a reciprocally shaped concave surface?

Back

Condylar Joint

Front

What is the role of the quadriceps tendon in the knee joint?

Back

Attaches the quadriceps muscle to the patella

Front

What are the three main types of joints based on movement?

Back

Synarthroses, Amphiarthroses, Diarthroses

Front

What type of joint allows for rotational movement around a single axis?

Back

Pivot Joint

Front

What is the function of ligaments in the skeletal system?

Back

Connect bones to other bones and stabilize joints.

Front

What type of joint is characterized by a smooth, flat surface that allows for gliding movements?

Back

Gliding Joint

Front

What is the difference between synovial and non-synovial joints?

Back

Synovial joints allow for movement and have a synovial cavity; non-synovial joints do not allow for movement.