1. Articulations Review
Chapter 9

2. Put these classifications in order of most movable to least movable:
Amphiarthorsis
Diarthrosis
Synarthrosis

3. What type of synarthrosis binds each tooth to the surrounding bony socket?

4. What is the function(s) of synovial fluid that fills the joint cavity?

5. What is the function(s) of menisci in synovial joints?

6. What joint permits the greatest range of motion?

7. What kind of (functional) joint is the knee?

8. Where would you find the subacromial bursa and the subcoracoid bursa?

9. Which synarthrotic joint is found only between the bones of the skull?

10. Which totally rigid, immovable joint is the result of a fusion of bones?

11. What are small, synovial fluid-filled pockets that form in diarthrotic joints known as?

12. Which type of movement reduces the angle between the articulating elements?

13. What is the amphiarthrotic articulation that limits movements between the two pubic bones?

14. What kind of movement allows you to gaze up at the stars?

15. What kind of joints are the shoulder and hip?

16. What kinds of movements are associated with the vertebral column?

17. What movement makes the palm of the hand face forward?

18. Which diarthrotic joints permit the widest range of motion?

19. Name the parts of this generic synovial joint. Periosteum Ligaments
Synovial Fluid (in joint cavity)
Articular Cartilage
Fibrous Capsule (art. cap.)
Synovial Membrane

20. Stand and demonstrate all of the movements you can think of.