Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780134553511
Author: Erin C. Amerman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 3CYR
Identify each of the following joints as synovial, fibrous, or cartilaginous.
a. Pubic symphysis ________
b. Elbow joint ________
c. Epiphyseal plate __________
d. Frontal suture _________
e. Gomphosis _________
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Chapter 8 Solutions
Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)
Ch. 8.1 - What are the main functions of joints?Ch. 8.1 - 2. How are joints classified functionally?
Ch. 8.1 - How are joints classified structurally?Ch. 8.2 - Prob. 1QCCh. 8.2 - Prob. 2QCCh. 8.2 - 3. What is a syndesmosis? Where are syndesmoses...Ch. 8.2 - What are the features of a synchondrosis?Ch. 8.2 - What are the general features of a symphysis, and...Ch. 8.3 - What are the layers of the articular capsule, and...Ch. 8.3 - What functions are served by synovial fluid?
Ch. 8.3 - 3. Which type of cartilage makes up articular...Ch. 8.3 - 4. Why do synovial joints require stabilization?
Ch. 8.3 - 5. What are the basic structural and functional...Ch. 8.3 - What is osteoarthritis, and in what age group...Ch. 8.4 - Compare and contrast: gliding and angular motions,...Ch. 8.5 - 1. Compare the six structural classes of synovial...Ch. 8.5 - Which type of synovial joint has the greatest...Ch. 8.5 - 3. What two joints form the elbow joint?
Ch. 8.5 - Describe four ligaments that stabilize the knee...Ch. 8.5 - Prob. 5QCCh. 8.5 - What features increase the stability of the...Ch. 8.5 - Which bones articulate to form the hip joint?Ch. 8.5 - 8. Why is the shoulder joint less stable than the...Ch. 8 - Which of the following is not a function of...Ch. 8 - 2. Which functional joint class includes freely...Ch. 8 - Identify each of the following joints as synovial,...Ch. 8 - In general, when mobility of a joint _____, its...Ch. 8 - 5. Mark the following statements as true or...Ch. 8 - Fill in the blanks: The articulating ends of bones...Ch. 8 - 7. What is/are the function(s) of synovial...Ch. 8 - 8. Which of the following correctly describes the...Ch. 8 - Bone movement at a joint is described around an...Ch. 8 - Match the following terms with the correct...Ch. 8 - Define each of the following movements or movement...Ch. 8 - Mark the following statements as true or false. If...Ch. 8 - 13. Which of the following best describes the...Ch. 8 - The structure that stabilizes the shoulder joint...Ch. 8 - 15. Which factors contribute to the stability of...Ch. 8 - 1. Explain how the structure of each of the...Ch. 8 - 2. The primary action of the biceps brachii...Ch. 8 - Some individuals have an abnormally small and...Ch. 8 - 1. Some health practitioners claim that the...Ch. 8 - 2. Lauren has hurt her knee playing soccer. She...Ch. 8 - When articular cartilage is damaged, often...
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