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Question 1.

Lifting up a glass to take a drink involves the elbow joint. Which of the following correctly characterizes that joint?

• biaxial

• pivot

• cartilaginous

• diarthrotic

Question 2.

An individual with a "double-jointed" thumb can pull it back towards the wrist much farther than normal. What does it mean to be "double-jointed?"

• Articular cartilage at bone ends is replaced with hyaline cartilage.

• The joint capsules and ligaments are more stretchy and loose than normal.

• Greater than normal production of serous fluid lubricates the joint and extends it.

• The additional joint present doubles the range of motion.

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Human Anatomy and Physiology

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