Question 1

The intervertebral disc joint is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  synarthrosis.
B)  glide joint.
C)  condylar joint.
D)  synchondrosis.
E)  symphysis.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Which of the following movements would you associate with chewing food?

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A)  elevation
B)  abduction
C)  flexion
D)  pronation
E)  circumductionF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

The knuckle joint is classified as a ________ joint.

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A)  condylar
B)  hinge
C)  glide
D)  saddle
E)  pivotF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following is not a function of synovial fluid?

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A)  shock absorption
B)  increases osmotic pressure within joint
C)  lubrication
D)  provides nutrients
E)  protects articular cartilagesF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

To pinch with a thumb and finger involves a movement called

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A)  rotation.
B)  opposition.
C)  circumduction.
D)  eversion.
E)  retraction.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Which ligament connects the clavicle and the acromion?

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A)  coracohumeral
B)  coracoacromial
C)  coracoclavicular
D)  glenohumeral
E)  acromioclavicularF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 7

A freely movable joint is a(n)

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A)  synarthrosis.
B)  diarthrosis.
C)  amphiarthrosis.
D)  syndesmosis.
E)  symphysis.F) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 8

Which of the following ligaments assists in stabilization of the shoulder joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  coracoacromial
B)  subscapularis
C)  coracoclavicular
D)  coracoacromial and subscapular ligaments
E)  coracoacromial and coracoclavicular ligamentsF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

The joints between vertebrae are examples of ________ joints.

Accepted Answer

A)  saddle
B)  pivot
C)  condylar
D)  hinge
E)  glidingF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

The joint that permits the greatest range of mobility of any joint in the body is the ________ joint.

Accepted Answer

A)  hip
B)  shoulder
C)  elbow
D)  knee
E)  wristF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 11

The radiocarpal joint is a(n) ________ joint.

Accepted Answer

A)  saddle
B)  immovable
C)  hinge
D)  gliding
E)  condylarF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

Which type of joint is found between the carpal bones?

Accepted Answer

A)  saddle
B)  gliding
C)  hinge
D)  ball-and-socket
E)  pivotF) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 13

Figure 9-1 A Simplified Sectional View of the Knee Joint
Use Figure 9-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "5."

Accepted Answer

A)  serous membrane
B)  synovial membrane
C)  joint capsule
D)  periosteum
E)  intracapsular ligamentF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

All of the following are structural classifications of synovial joints except

Accepted Answer

A)  hinge.
B)  gliding.
C)  rolling.
D)  saddle.
E)  pivot.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

A ligamentous connection such as an antebrachial interosseous membrane is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  syndesmosis.
B)  symphysis.
C)  synchondrosis.
D)  synostosis.
E)  gomphosis.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 16

The atlantoaxial joint is an example of a ________ joint.

Accepted Answer

A)  ball and socket
B)  pivot
C)  gliding
D)  condyloid
E)  saddleF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 17

Figure 9-2 Bones of the Wrist and Hand
Use Figure 9-2 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the type of joint at label "3."

Accepted Answer

A)  hinge
B)  gliding
C)  condylar
D)  saddle
E)  pivotF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

Which of the following occurs when the articular cartilage is damaged?

Accepted Answer

A)  The matrix begins to break down.
B)  The exposed surface appears rough.
C)  Friction in the joint increases.
D)  Normal synovial joint function is unable to continue.
E)  All of the answers are correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

The most common athletic knee injury produces damage to the

Accepted Answer

A)  patella.
B)  lateral meniscus.
C)  ligaments.
D)  tendons.
E)  medial meniscus.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

An immovable joint is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  synarthrosis.
B)  diarthrosis.
C)  amphiarthrosis.
D)  syndesmosis.
E)  symphysis.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Exam 9: Joints

Figure 9-2 Bones of the Wrist and Hand Use Figure 9-2 to answer the following questions: -Identify the type of joint at label "3."

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An immovable joint is a(n)

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Which type of joint is found between the carpal bones?

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A freely movable joint is a(n)

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All of the following are structural classifications of synovial joints except

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The intervertebral disc joint is called a

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To pinch with a thumb and finger involves a movement called

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A ligamentous connection such as an antebrachial interosseous membrane is called a

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The radiocarpal joint is a(n) ________ joint.

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The joint that permits the greatest range of mobility of any joint in the body is the ________ joint.

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Which of the following occurs when the articular cartilage is damaged?

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Which ligament connects the clavicle and the acromion?

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The knuckle joint is classified as a ________ joint.

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Figure 9-1 A Simplified Sectional View of the Knee Joint Use Figure 9-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "5."

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The joints between vertebrae are examples of ________ joints.

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The most common athletic knee injury produces damage to the

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Which of the following movements would you associate with chewing food?

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The atlantoaxial joint is an example of a ________ joint.

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Which of the following is not a function of synovial fluid?

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Which of the following ligaments assists in stabilization of the shoulder joint?

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