Ch. 6 Bones & Joints Final Review

Front

Where is the sagittal suture located?

Back

Between the right and left parietal bones.

Front

What are carpals?

Back

The eight small bones that make up the wrist.

Front

What type of movement does a hinge joint allow?

Back

Flexion and extension.

Front

What are metatarsals?

Back

The five long bones in the foot located between the tarsals and the phalanges.

Front

Which bone is known as the kneecap?

Back

Patella.

Front

What is the function of the femur?

Back

It is the longest bone in the body and supports the weight of the body during standing, walking, and running.

Front

What are tarsals?

Back

The seven bones that make up the ankle.

Front

What is the role of ligaments in joints?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

A ball-and-socket joint allows for a wide range of movement in multiple directions, while a hinge joint allows for movement primarily in one direction (flexion and extension).

Front

What is the structure of a synovial joint?

Back

A synovial joint consists of a joint capsule, synovial membrane, synovial fluid, and articular cartilage.