Match the Type of Synovial Joint to the Correct Descriptor

question 94

Multiple Choice

Match the type of synovial joint to the correct descriptor.
-Also known as a saddle joint

• A)condylar joint
• B)spheroid (cotyloid) joint
• C)ellipsoid joint
• D)ginglymus
• E)sellar joint
• F)plane synovial joint
• G)trochoid joint

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Definitions:

Mucous

A slippery secretion produced by, and covering, mucous membranes, typically serving to protect and lubricate surfaces.

Thalamus

A structure in the brain that acts as a principal hub for processing and relaying sensory information to the appropriate areas of the cortex.

Volley Principle

A theory in neuroscience that describes how groups of neurons can generate a higher frequency of nerve impulses than any one neuron could produce on its own, often applied to explain aspects of auditory processing.

Place Theory

A theory in psychology and audiology suggesting that the perception of sound frequency depends on the location of the maximum vibration on the cochlea's basilar membrane.