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Exercise 13
Questions 2 and 3
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
04/01/2009

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Ligament
Definition
band of regular fubrous tissue that connects bone
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tendon
Definition
Cord of dense fibrous tissue attaching muscle to bone
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Articular cartilage
Definition
Sleeve of connective tissue
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synovial membrane
Definition
smooth connective tissue; produces a lubricating fluid that reduces friction
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bursa
Definition
fluid-filled sacs that reduce friction where tendons cross bone
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pivot
Definition
joint between the axis and atlas
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ball and socket
Definition
hip joint
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gliding
Definition
intervertebral joints (between articular processes)
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gliding
Definition
joint between forearm bones and wrist
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pivot
Definition
elbow
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condyloid
Definition
interphalageal joints
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saddle
Definition
intercarpal joints
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gliding
Definition
joint between tarsus and tibia/fibula
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pivot
Definition
joint between skull and vertebral column
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hinge
Definition
joint between jaw and skull
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gliding
Definition
joints between proximal phalanges and metacarpal bones
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ball and socket
Definition
a mutliaxial joint
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saddle/condyloid
Definition
biaxial joints
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hinge/pivot
Definition
uniaxial joints
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