A Nurse Recalls That Fibrous Joints Generally Allow for What

question 27

Multiple Choice

A nurse recalls that fibrous joints generally allow for what type of movement?

• A) Rotation
• B) Slight movement, if any at all
• C) Free movement
• D) No movement, due to calcification

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Definitions:

Edema

An accumulation of fluid in the tissues, causing swelling, often as a result of inflammation or injury.

Pyelonephritis

A type of urinary tract infection that affects one or both kidneys.

Glomerulonephritis

An inflammation of the tiny filters in the kidneys (glomeruli), which can affect kidney function.

Pyelitis

Inflammation of the renal pelvis, the funnel-shaped structure in the kidney where urine is collected before passing into the ureter.