Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.


d. The joint between the two pubic bones and the intervertebral joints are examples of symphyses.

In general, when mobility of a joint______, its stability_______.

a. increases; increases

b. decreases; decreases

c. increases; remains unchanged

d. increases; decreases

Bone movement at a joint is described around an invisible line known as a/an:

a. synarthrosis.

b. axis.

c. sagittal plane

d.amphiarthrosis.

Define each of the following movements or movement pairs.

a. Flexion and extension

b. Adduction and abduction

c. Rotation

d. Circumduction

e. Dorsiflexion and plantarflexion

f. Elevation and depression

Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.

d. The shoulder joint is stabilized by the medial and lateral menisci.