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Match each item with the correct term.
a.a type of synovial joint in which the articulating bones can move in only one plane, anteriorly and posteriorly, with the bones moving in opposite directions
b.a band of fibrous tissue binding bones together
c.the two-layered enclosure of a diarthrodial or synovial joint
d.a membrane secreting synovial fluid found lining synovial joints, bursae, and tendons
e.a sac of fluid lined by a synovial membrane
f.a type of synovial joint in which a rounded head of one bone fits into a cup-shaped cavity of another
g.a type of synovial joint where a condyle of one bone fits into an elliptical cavity of another, permitting movement in two axes
h.a liplike structure; a rim of fibrocartilage extending beyond the edge of the glenoid fossae and acetabulum
i.a type of synovial joint allowing for rotation only where an extension of one bone fits in a bony/ligamentous ring of another
j.hyaline cartilage found on the articulating surfaces of bones
-articular capsule


Definitions:

Iasis

Refers to a condition or disease state, often used as a suffix in medical terms.

Ectasis

An extension or dilation of a hollow organ or vessel within the body.

Edema

Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues, commonly occurring in the feet, ankles, and legs.

Blast

A sudden, violent blow or impact, often referring to explosions or powerful gusts of wind, but can also describe the rapid growth and proliferation of cells in a specific context like biology or medicine.

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