Human Anatomy & Physiology
1st Edition
ISBN: 9780805382952
Author: Erin C. Amerman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 4CYR
In general, when mobility of a joint _____, its stability______.
a. increases; increases
b. decreases; decreases
c. increases; remains unchanged
d. increases; decreases
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1. It is the maximum amount of movement available at a joint in one of the three planes of the body.
any.
A. Mobility
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2. What type of joint is fits this description oval head of one bone fits into a shallow cavity of another bone;
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3. Which of the following does NOT describe adduction?
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B. Lower arm sideways and across body as far as possible.
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4. What should be assessed when planning patient activities such as walking, ROM exercises or ADLS?
A. Exercise
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Compared to osteoarthritis, joints with rheumatoid arthritis have
A. synovial fluid that is thick & milky
B.
C.
synovial fluid is acellular and lacking proteins
synovial fluid contains normal electrolytes
D. synovial membrane is intact
E.
A, B and C
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A and C
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Chapter 8 Solutions
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Ch. 8.1 - 2. How are joints classified functionally?
Ch. 8.1 - How are joints classified structurally?Ch. 8.2 - Prob. 1QCCh. 8.2 - Prob. 2QCCh. 8.2 - 3. What is a syndesmosis? Where are syndesmoses...Ch. 8.3 - What are the features of a synchondrosis?Ch. 8.3 - 2. Where is the pubic symphysis located? (p. 247)
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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