All of the following are generally considered synarthrotic joints except the: A) the epiphyseal plates. B) joints between the teeth and their sockets. C) joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula. D) joints between the cranial bones. The sarcoplasmic reticulum is chiefly involved in: A) generation of an action potential. B) sodium storage and release. C) calcium storage and release. D) transmission of an impulse from one muscle cell to another. All of the following are associated with ball-and-socket joints except: A) rotation. B) supination. C) circumduction. D) extension. All of the following are locations of smooth muscle tissue except: A) urinary organs B) the heart wall C) respiratory tubes D) hollow digestive organs.