Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Synovial fluid is a viscous material that is derived by filtration from blood.
2. The articular surfaces of synovial joints play a minimal role in joint stability.
3. The major role of ligaments at synovial joints is to help direct movement and restrict undesirable movement.
4. The only movement allowed between the first two cervical vertebrae is flexion.
5. Movement at the hip joint does not have as wide a range of motion as at the shoulder joint.


1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE

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