An injury common to baseball players is a torn rotator cuff. This collection of muscles and tendons is associated with the __________ joint a. shoulderb. elbowc. hipd. knee  

What movement has occurred when you bend your elbow? a. Adduction b. Extension c. Flexion d. Rotation

The major function(s) of the thoracic cage is (are) _______. a. to protect the lungsb. to help expand the thoracic cavity during breathingc. to aid in digestiond. both a and b

The major function(s) of the thoracic cage is (are) _______. a. to protect the lungsb. to help expand the thoracic cavity during breathingc. to aid in digestiond. both a and b

What movement has occurred when you bend your elbow? a. Adduction b. Extension c. Flexion d. Rotation

An amphiarthrotic joint exhibits which level of movement? a. Immovableb. Slightly movablec. Freely movabled. Slightly immovable  

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

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.

The lateral malleolus is part of which bone? a. Patella b. Femur c. Tibia d. Fibula

The primary ossification center of a long bone is found in the _________. a. epiphysis b .diaphysis c. periosteum d. endosteum