NAME_______________________ BIOLOGY 2401
DATE_______________________ ARTICULATIONS F99
1. What are the functions of the below structures?
a. ligaments –
b. menisci –
c. bursae –
2. List all the motions possible with the below joints.
a. between the femur and tibia –
b. between the first metacarpal and first proximal phalange –
3. List one function for the below structures.
a. articular cartilage –
b. bursae 4. A joint that is slightly moveable is known as a/an
synarthrosis/amphiarthrosis/diarthrosis.
A freely moveable joint is known as a/an synarthrosis/amphiarthrosis/diarthrosis.
5. A joint held together by collagen with no joint cavity would be classified struturally as a
fibrous/synovial/cartilaginous joint. A joint with a joint cavity in which the bones are
heled together with an articular capsule and ligaments would be structurally classified as a
fibrous/synovial/cartilaginous joint.
6. Where would you find the below structures?
a. rotator cuff –
b. anterior cruciate ligament –
c. gomphosis –
7. Turning the palms posteriorly is a specialized form of rotation known as ____________.
Opening your mouth is known as ___________________.
8. Pointing the foot and toes down is known as _________________.
Shaking your head no is known as __________________.
9. Bending forward at the waist is a movement known as _________________.
Moving your thighs together is known as ___________________.
10. Identify the below synovial joint types.
a. Between the radius and carpals. __________________
b. Between the sternum and clavicle. ___________________
c. Between the proximal radius and ulna. __________________
d. Between the mandible and temporal bone. _________________
e. Between the humerus and ulna. __________________
f. Between the femur and coxal bone. ___________________
g. Between the proximal and middle phalanges. _______________
11. List the factors that limit the range of motion of a joint.
12. List all the different types of synovial joints that you have in your hand.