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Anatomy & Physiology

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Set 16 Articulations

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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Which joints are characterized by a convex surface of one bone that articulates in a concave depression of another bone?

A) gliding
B) hinge
C) saddle
D) ellipsoid

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

Free
Sacs lined with synovial membranes that act as cushions between bones and other structures are called ________.

A) ligaments
B) menisci
C) bursae
D) tendons

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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What is moving a limb away from the median plane of the body along the frontal plane called?

A) dorsiflexion
B) inversion
C) abduction
D) adduction

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