Sort the following into the three major categories of joints.
Dense fibrous connective tissue
Has the most movement
Ex = between the ribs and the sternum
Ex = roots of the teeth
Ex = sutures in the skull
Includes fluid filled joint cavity
Unite bones using cartilage
Ex = between certain vertebrae (not the 1st and 2nd)
Mostly immovable
Doesn't move very much but a little bit
Fibrous Joints
Cartilaginous Joints
Synovial Joints
Which of the following are examples of synovial joints? Select all that apply.
Sort the following into the three types of synovial joints that we are covering.
Involves partial rotation
Ex = first and second vertebrae near the skull
Ex = between the radius and ulna allowing to turn forearm
Allows movement in a single direction
Ex = elbow
Ex = knee
Allows for movement in several directions
Ex = shoulder
Ex = hip
Is the most likely to have a dislocation
Pivot
Hinge
Ball and socket
Which of the following are functions of ligaments? Select all that apply.
Which of the following are functions of tendons? Select all that apply.
Which of the following are functions of cartilage? Select all that apply.
Use this image of a joint to answer the questions that follow.
Which letter is pointing to a muscle?
Which letter is pointing to a bone?
What is the name of the smallest functional unit in structure C? (it has a sliding filament structure)
What is A pointing to? (purple)
What is B pointing to? (orange)
What is D pointing to? (blue)
What is E pointing to? (green)