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Extracapsular ligaments stabilizing the knee include ________. cruciate ligaments, which help secure the articulating bones together the oblique popliteal crossing the knee anteriorly the patellar ligament extending from femur to patella lateral and medial collateral ligaments preventing lateral or medial angular movements
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to joint stabilityamount of synovial fluid in the joint cavity amount of muscle tone applied to tendons that cross the joint shape of the articulating surfaces number and positioning of reinforcing ligaments
Which of the following statements regarding the joints between the ribs and sternum is correct?a)The joints between the first ribs and sternum are synchondroses; the joints between the other ribs and sternum are symphyses.b) The joints between the first ribs and sternum are synarthrotic; the joints between the other ribs and sternum are diarthrotic. This joint is labeled B in the figure.c) All joints between the ribs and sternum are classified as cartilaginous joints.d) All joints between the ribs and sternum are classified as synovial joints
Which of the following is one difference between bursae and tendon sheaths?Bursae serve as cushioning fat pads between adjacent structures, while tendon sheaths reduce friction between adjacent structures. Bursae are only found in synovial joints, while tendon sheaths are only found in fibrous joints. Bursae contain a thin film of synovial fluid, while tendon sheaths lack synovial fluid altogether. Bursae are flattened fibrous sacs wedged between adjacent structures, while tendon sheaths are elongated fibrous sacs that wrap around tendons
The generalized model for the structural type of joint illustrated shares the LEAST number of features with which of the following? (picture of synovial joint) knee joint intercarpal joint intervertebral joint elbow joint
Which of the following is NOT a muscle of the rotator cuff? subscapularis muscle biceps brachii muscle infraspinatus muscle supraspinatus muscle teres minor muscle
To realign an anteriorly dislocated Temporomandibular joint (TMJ), a physician must push the mandible inferiorly and posteriorly in order to move the mandibular condyle past the temporal bone's ________. mandibular fossa articular tubercle articular capsule articular disc
Which structure is composed primarily of dense irregular connective tissue (Picture of synovial joint w/ pointers at ABCD)
Structure C and D collectively form which of the followingarticular cartilage and synovial membrane
name In synovial joint - ligament, articular cartilage, periosteum, joint cavity, fibrous layer, synovial membrane, last 2 inside articular capsule
Which of the following is a hinge joint?Shoulder, radioulnar, thumb, knuckle, Intercarpal, interphalangeal
Which of the following are CORRECTLY paired? a)syndesmoses: bony edges interlockb) gomphoses: articulating bones are separated by a fluid containing cavityc) suture: bones connected exclusively by ligamentsd) synchondrosis: a plate of hyaline cartilage unites the bones
Most joints of the body are classified as ________ jointsfibrous cartilaginous synovial immovable
animal that has the longest estrus duration
Hair fibers are composed of:a. melaninb. keratinc. collagend. lipocytes
You would find collagen fibers in which layer of skin?a. epidermisb. dermisc. subcutaneous layerd. all layers
Which of the following statements regarding the subcutaneous layer is NOT true?a. This layer is also called the hypodermisb. This layer is composed primarily of lipocytesc. This layer acts as an insulation against coldd. This layer houses sensory receptors
Which surgical procedure uses cold?a. cryosurgeryb. curettagec. debridementd. placation
Which of the following structures is NOT housed in the dermis?a. nailsb. hair folliclesc. sebaceous glandsd. nerve fibers
Which lesion is a fluid-filled sac under the skin?a. noduleb. whealc. cystd. papule