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What is a flattened sac that reduces friction between adjacent structures during joint activity called? a. Tendon sheathsb. Meniscic. Bursaed. Synovial membranes  

Adding new bony matrix to injury sites is known as _________. a. bone sizingb. bone depositionc. bone resorptiond. bone addition  

The _______ rotates about the ______ when you pronate your forearm (the palm faces posteriorly). a. ulna; radiusb. ulna; humerusc. radius; humerusd. radius; ulna  

A unique feature of synovial joints is __________. a. a joint cavity b. cartilage c. ligaments d. All of the above are unique to synovial joints.

Pointing your toes downward is described as which type of movement? a. Plantar flexionb. Dorsiflexionc. Pronationd. Supination  

Which of the following correctly lists the three structural types of joints? a. Bony, cartilaginous, immovableb. Synarthrotic, diarthrotic, amphiarthroticc. Fibrous, cartilaginous, synoviald. Sutures, syndesmoses, gomphoses  

The structural unit of compact bone is the _______. a. osteonb. osteocytec. lamellad. central canal

Adding new bony matrix to injury sites is known as _________. a. bone sizingb. bone depositionc. bone resorptiond. bone addition  

Which of the following bones is capable of bearing the greatest physical stress? a. Femurb. Ischiumc. Fibulad. Patella  

Which of the following is a cartilaginous joint? a. Suture b. Synarthrosis c. Gomphosis d. Symphysis