Name the Type of Synovial Joint for Each of the Following

question 52

Multiple Choice

Name the type of synovial joint for each of the following: shoulder,elbow,ankle,and thumb.

• A)shoulder: ball-and-socket; elbow: hinge; ankle: plane; thumb: saddle.
• B)shoulder: ball-and-socket; elbow: plane; ankle: condylar; thumb: plane
• C)shoulder: saddle; elbow: hinge; ankle: pivot; thumb: plane
• D)shoulder: condylar; elbow: plane; ankle: hinge; thumb; hinge
• E)shoulder: ball-and-socket; elbow: hinge; ankle: condylar; thumb: hinge

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Definitions:

Inhibitory Synapses

Synaptic connections that decrease the likelihood of the firing action potential of a neuron, thereby reducing neural activity.

Dendritic Spines

Small, protruding structures found on the dendrites of neurons that form synaptic connections and are key to neuronal plasticity and learning.

Habituation

The psychological process by which an individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus through repeated exposure, leading to a decrease in response.