Homework on Chapter 9 (Joints), FALL 2012
Name: _____________________________________; Date: ________________; Score: _________ /out of 12
Fill in the blank or Multiple choices (Questions 1-9)—
1. _____--- Choose the incorrect one among the following pairs. (A) bony joints-synarthrosis; (B) suturessynarthrosis; (C) gomphoses-synarthrosis; (D) syndesmoses-diarthrosis; (E) syndesmoses and
cartilaginous joints-amphiarthrosis; (F) synovial joints-diarthrosis
2. Give an example of lap sutures: _____________________________
3. Give an example of synchondroses according to the A/P textbook by Saladin: _______________________
4. Give an example of symphyses according to the textbook: __________________________________
5. Give an example of ball-and-socket joints according to the textbook: ____________________________
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6. Give an example of pivot joints according to the textbook: ___________________________________
7. _____--- In ____________, articulating bone surfaces are flat or slightly curved permitting sliding
movement. A good example is between carpal bones of the wrist. (A) hinge joint; (B) saddle joint; (C)
ball-and-socket joint; (D) gliding joint; (E) condyloid joint; (F) pivot joint
8. _____--- Movement of distal end of a part of the body in a circle is called ________________________.
(A) flexion; (B) adduction; (C) gliding; (D) extension; (E) circumduction
9. _____--- Movement of the soles medially at the intertarsal joints is called ________. (A) elevation; (B)
inversion; (C) eversion; (D) dorsiflexion; (E) plantar flexion
Questions 10-12: Identify the following body movements (put the answer at the bottom of each figure)--
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