ZOOL 2403 Boros Lecture Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
how is joint stability affected by range of movement? -
correct answer ✅joint stability decreases as mobility increases and
vice versa
what are the 3 functional classifications of joints? -
correct answer ✅immovable, slightly moveable, and synovial
what are the 4 major components of a synovial joint? -
correct answer ✅1.contains a cavity 2. surrounded by connective
tissue capsule 3. inner surface of capsule is lined by a synovial
membrane 4. articular surfaces covered with articular cartilage
4 accessory structures of synovial joints? -
correct answer ✅1.cartilage 2. ligaments 3. tendons 4. bursae
where are synovial joints found? -
correct answer ✅at the ends of long bones
when you are in anatomical position, all major joints are ______ -
correct answer ✅extended and adducted
,ZOOL 2403 Boros Lecture Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
what is an axis -
correct answer ✅a straight line about which the body rotates
Flexion -
correct answer ✅reduces the angle between 2 bones
Extension -
correct answer ✅increases angle between 2 bones
Dorsiflexion -
correct answer ✅Extension at ankle (flexing of foot)
Plantar Flexion -
correct answer ✅Flexion at ankle (pointing foot)
Lateral Flexion -
correct answer ✅bends vertebral column from side to side
Abduction -
correct answer ✅(in frontal plane) moves away from your central
axis
, ZOOL 2403 Boros Lecture Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Adduction -
correct answer ✅(in frontal plane) moves toward your central axis
medial rotation -
correct answer ✅rotates toward your central axis
lateral rotation -
correct answer ✅rotates away from central axis
pronation -
correct answer ✅rotates forearm- radius over ulna
supination -
correct answer ✅forearm in anatomical position-Soupbowlination
protraction -
correct answer ✅moves anteriorly (moving forward)
retraction -
correct answer ✅moves posteriorly (pulling back)
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
how is joint stability affected by range of movement? -
correct answer ✅joint stability decreases as mobility increases and
vice versa
what are the 3 functional classifications of joints? -
correct answer ✅immovable, slightly moveable, and synovial
what are the 4 major components of a synovial joint? -
correct answer ✅1.contains a cavity 2. surrounded by connective
tissue capsule 3. inner surface of capsule is lined by a synovial
membrane 4. articular surfaces covered with articular cartilage
4 accessory structures of synovial joints? -
correct answer ✅1.cartilage 2. ligaments 3. tendons 4. bursae
where are synovial joints found? -
correct answer ✅at the ends of long bones
when you are in anatomical position, all major joints are ______ -
correct answer ✅extended and adducted
,ZOOL 2403 Boros Lecture Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
what is an axis -
correct answer ✅a straight line about which the body rotates
Flexion -
correct answer ✅reduces the angle between 2 bones
Extension -
correct answer ✅increases angle between 2 bones
Dorsiflexion -
correct answer ✅Extension at ankle (flexing of foot)
Plantar Flexion -
correct answer ✅Flexion at ankle (pointing foot)
Lateral Flexion -
correct answer ✅bends vertebral column from side to side
Abduction -
correct answer ✅(in frontal plane) moves away from your central
axis
, ZOOL 2403 Boros Lecture Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Adduction -
correct answer ✅(in frontal plane) moves toward your central axis
medial rotation -
correct answer ✅rotates toward your central axis
lateral rotation -
correct answer ✅rotates away from central axis
pronation -
correct answer ✅rotates forearm- radius over ulna
supination -
correct answer ✅forearm in anatomical position-Soupbowlination
protraction -
correct answer ✅moves anteriorly (moving forward)
retraction -
correct answer ✅moves posteriorly (pulling back)
