SEELEY'S ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY
SEELEY'S ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY
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Skin is the largest organ that covers the whole body and protects the internal organs. Tendons and muscles are present underneath the skin which makes a connection between skin and bone. A ligament connects two bones. The synovial membrane secretes synovial fluids, and it surrounds the inner surface of the fibrous capsule. Articular cartilage is present at the furthermost end of the bones where two bones come together to form a joint.

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When referring to a joint,a meniscus is  a.A sac of synovial fluid between bones and overlying tissues  b.A fibrocartilage disc that extends into the joint cavity  c.Connective tissue connecting one bone to another bone  d.The level of synovial fluid in the joint cavity  e.The layer of cells lining the articular capsule
Which of the following statements about joint types is true:   A. Fibrous and cartilaginous joints are the most mobile.   B. Synovial joints are supported by extrinsic ligaments.   C. Fibrous joints are the most common in the body.   D. Synovial joints absorb shock and are slightly movable.   E. The symphysis pubis is an example of a fibrous joint.
Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.a. Fibrous joints are united by collagen fibers.b. A syndesmosis is a type of cartilaginous joint.c. Cartilaginous joints are synarthroses.d. The joint between the two pubic bones and the intervertebral joints are examples of symphyses

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