SVHS ADVANCED BIOLOGY
9th edition Tortora
NAME: __________________
PERIOD:
1 2 3 4 5 6
D.R. # 5.4 ARTICULATIONS (JOINTS)
AFTER READING “ACL injuries” pg 177 and Focus on Wellness pg 191:
1. What causes ACL injuries?
2. Why are women more at risk for these injuries?
AFTER READING 7.1 pg 176 “JOINTS”;
3. Describe how the “closer fit bones” effect movement and strength of a joint.
4. In addition to “close fit”, what other three factors effect joint range of movement?
a.
b.
c.
5. Name, briefly describe, and give examples of the three types of joints based on
structural characteristics.
Name
Brief description
Example
a.
b.
c.
6. Name, briefly describe, and give examples of the three types of joints based on
degree of movement.
Name
Brief description
Example
a.
b.
c.
Sec 7.4 Synovial joints pg 180-182
7. Label the diagram to the
right of a typical synovial joint.
8. Name the outer layer of the articular
capsule and explain the role that it plays.
9. Name the inner layer of the articular
capsule and explain the role that it plays.
10. Explain where accessory ligaments can be found
and the role they play.
Give examples.
11. Explain what menisci are and explain the three roles they play in a synovial joint.
12.Explain the role(s) bursae play regarding synovial joints.
AFER READING Sec 7.6 pg 187 “TYPES OF SYNOVIAL JOINTS”;
13. Name each joint type and briefly describe the type of motion that the joint performs
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