A ligamentous connection, such as that between the bones of the lower leg, is called a ____________.
A. Syndesmosis
B. Symphysis
C. Synchondrosis
D. Synostosis
ANSWER: A
Movement of a limb towards the midline of the body is called ___________.
A. Abduction
B. Flexion
C. Adduction
D. Extension
ANSWER: C
A synovial joint is an example of a (n) ____________.
A. Symphysis
B. Diarthrosis
C. Amphiarthrosis
D. Syndesmosis
ANSWER: B
An immovable joint is a (n) _____________.
A. Symphysis
B. Amphiarthrosis
C. Syndesmosis
D. Synarthrosis
ANSWER: D
Decreasing the angle between bones is called ___________.
A. Hyperextension
B. Flexion
C. Extension
D. Abduction
ANSWER: B
The joint at the base of the thumb is an example of a (n) _______ joint.
A. Pivot
B. Gliding
C. Ellipsoidal
D. Saddle
ANSWER: D
