Experiment 7: Articulations

”1. What are the four parts of the upper extremity and the four parts of lower extremity of the appendicular skeleton?”

”2. Compare and contrast the size and function of the upper and lower extremities of the appendicular skeleton. ”

”3. What are the three fused bones that make up the coxae of the pelvic girdle? What is their location in relationship to one another? ”

Post-Lab Questions

”1. What two ways can joints be classified? What are the three classifications of each type? ”

”2. Fibrous joints are either sutures or syndesmoses. What is the difference between the two? Give examples of each type. ”

”3. A symphysis and synchondroses are two classifications of what type of joint? What are the differences between the two classifications? ”

”4. What allows synovial joints to be diarthrotic? ”

”5. For the following, match the correct synovial joint to the movement it produces. ”

 

Pivot Joint                           Gliding Joint

Ball and Socket Joint           Condyloid Joint

Saddle Joint                        Hinge Joint

Joint Articulating Bones Type of Synovial Joint Movement
Elbow Click here to enter text. Click here to enter text. Click here to enter text.
Knee Click here to enter text. Click here to enter text. Click here to enter text.
Hip Click here to enter text. Click here to enter text. Click here to enter text.