The Surfaces of the Bones at a Gliding Joint Perform

question 69

Multiple Choice

The surfaces of the bones at a gliding joint perform the movement(s) of

• A) side-to-side movement
• B) rotation
• C) flexion and extension
• D) all of these choices

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Definitions:

Vertebral Arteries

Arteries that supply blood to the upper part of the spine and brain.

Reticular Formation

A network of nerve pathways in the brainstem involved in consciousness and alertness.

Brainstem

The lower part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord, controlling fundamental body functions.

Sleep-Wake Cycles

The natural, circadian rhythm-driven pattern of alternating sleep and wakefulness, closely tied to the 24-hour day-night cycle.