Question 1

Cartilaginous joints unite two bones by means of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   cartilage
B)   collagen fibers
C)   capsules
D)   synovial membranesE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an effect of aging on the joints?

Accepted Answer

A)   Decreased range of motion
B)   Decreased flexibility and elasticity
C)   Increased production of synovial fluid
D)   Weakening of muscles
E)   Decreased tissue repairF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Most of the joints in the appendicular skeleton are ________ joints.

Accepted Answer

A)   fibrous
B)   immovable
C)   synovial
D)   cartilaginous
E)   inarticulateF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

-The figure illustrates a posterior view of the right knee joint. What does "E" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)   Medial (tibial)  collateral ligament (MCL) 
B)   Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) 
C)   Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) 
D)   Lateral (fibular)  collateral ligament (LCL) 
E)   Lateral meniscusF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 5

Mary Lu is experiencing pain from her sacroiliac joint. In what region of her body is she most likely feeling pain?

Accepted Answer

A)   Posterior pelvic region
B)   Anterior pelvic region
C)   Cervical region
D)   Lumbar region
E)   Thoracic regionF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 6

A place where two or more bones come together is a/an ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   cavity
B)   joint
C)   contusion
D)   articulation
E)   Both "joint" and "articulation" are correct.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

A biaxial joint has movement

Accepted Answer

A)   around one axis.
B)   around two axes at right angles to one another.
C)   about several axes.
D)   as long as there is articular cartilage present.
E)   that always rotates.F) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 8

LaTonya gets her hand caught in the car door at her knuckles. Which of these specific joints is injured?

Accepted Answer

A)   Radiocarpal joint
B)   Metacarpophalangeal joint
C)   Atlantoaxial joint
D)   Metatarsophalangeal jointE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of the following structures prevents knee hyperextension?

Accepted Answer

A)   The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) 
B)   The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) 
C)   The fibular (lateral)  collateral ligament
D)   The medial meniscus
E)   The lateral meniscusF) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 10

The glenoid labrum is part of the ________ joint, while the acetabular labrum is part of the ________ joint.

Accepted Answer

A)   elbow; knee
B)   shoulder; hip
C)   shoulder; knee
D)   elbow; hip
E)   shoulder; elbowF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

The joint between the head of the radius and the proximal end of the ulna is a ________ joint.

Accepted Answer

A)   plane
B)   saddle
C)   hinge
D)   pivot
E)   ball and socketF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Lyme disease is

Accepted Answer

A)   a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks.
B)   an inflammation of any joint.
C)   a metabolic disorder caused by increased uric acid in blood.
D)   a condition that may involve an autoimmune disease.
E)   the most common type of arthritis.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Joints joined together by hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage would be classified as ________ joints.

Accepted Answer

A)   cartilaginous
B)   fibrous
C)   synovial
D)   diarthroticE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Ellipsoid joints

Accepted Answer

A)   are multiaxial joints.
B)   are found between adjacent vertebra.
C)   are actually modified ball and socket joints.
D)   allow free rotation.
E)   are modified pivot joints.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

-The figure illustrates the joints and bones of the rib cage. What does "D" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)   Costochondral joint
B)   Sternum
C)   Manubrium
D)   Sternal symphyses
E)   Sternocostal synchrondrosisF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following joints is most movable?

Accepted Answer

A)   Plane
B)   Saddle
C)   Hinge
D)   Pivot
E)   Ball and socketF) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 17

A joint that has no joint cavity and exhibits little or no movement would be classified as a ________ joint.

Accepted Answer

A)   fibrous
B)   synovial
C)   complex
D)   cartilaginous
E)   partialF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

Bowing the head is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   rotation
B)   pronation
C)   flexion
D)   lateral excursion
E)   hyperextensionF) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 19

Joints are classified according to the

Accepted Answer

A)   bones that are united at the joint.
B)   structure of the joint.
C)   size of the joint.
D)   shape of the joint.
E)   type of fluid in the joint.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

The simplest types of movement at a synovial joint are ________ movements.

Accepted Answer

A)   angular
B)   circular
C)   fibrous
D)   gliding
E)   specialF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Exam 8: Joint and Movement

Cartilaginous joints unite two bones by means of ________.

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Joints are classified according to the

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Bowing the head is an example of ________.

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The glenoid labrum is part of the ________ joint, while the acetabular labrum is part of the ________ joint.

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Mary Lu is experiencing pain from her sacroiliac joint. In what region of her body is she most likely feeling pain?

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Most of the joints in the appendicular skeleton are ________ joints.

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Which of the following joints is most movable?

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LaTonya gets her hand caught in the car door at her knuckles. Which of these specific joints is injured?

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A joint that has no joint cavity and exhibits little or no movement would be classified as a ________ joint.

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The simplest types of movement at a synovial joint are ________ movements.

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The joint between the head of the radius and the proximal end of the ulna is a ________ joint.

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-The figure illustrates the joints and bones of the rib cage. What does "D" represent?

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A place where two or more bones come together is a/an ________.

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Lyme disease is

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Joints joined together by hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage would be classified as ________ joints.

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Ellipsoid joints

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Which of the following structures prevents knee hyperextension?

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-The figure illustrates a posterior view of the right knee joint. What does "E" represent?

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A biaxial joint has movement

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Which of the following is NOT an effect of aging on the joints?

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