Human Anatomy & Physiology
1st Edition
ISBN: 9780805382952
Author: Erin C. Amerman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 12CYR
Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.
a. The knee and the elbow are multiaxial joints.
b. The elbow joint consists of two separate articulations.
c. The patella is encased within the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle group.
d. The shoulder joint is stabilized by the medial and lateral menisci.
e. The hip joint is less stable than the shoulder joint, but it allows more motion.
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Chapter 8 Solutions
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Ch. 8.1 - 2. How are joints classified functionally?
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Ch. 8.3 - Describe the general features of a symphsis.Ch. 8.3 - What are two examples of symphyses?Ch. 8.4 - What are the layers of the articular capsule, and...
Ch. 8.4 - What functions are served by synovial fluid?Ch. 8.4 - 3. Which type of cartilage makes up articular...Ch. 8.4 - 4. Why do synovial joints require stabilization?
Ch. 8.4 - 5. What are the basic structural and functional...Ch. 8.4 - What is osteoarthritis, and in what age group...Ch. 8.5 - Compare and contrast: gliding and angular motions,...Ch. 8.6 - 1. Compare the six structural classes of synovial...Ch. 8.6 - Which type of synovial joint has the greatest...Ch. 8.6 - 3. What two joints form the elbow joint?
Ch. 8.6 - Describe four ligaments that stabilize the knee...Ch. 8.6 - Prob. 5QCCh. 8.6 - What features increase the stability of the...Ch. 8.6 - Which bones articulate to form the hip joint?Ch. 8.6 - 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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