Question 1

A synchondrosis

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A)   allows bone growth.
B)   equalizes pressure between vertebrae.
C)   includes a joint capsule.
D)   allows free movement.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Articular cartilage receives oxygen and nutrients from

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A)   a direct blood supply.
B)   blood vessels in underlying spongy bone.
C)   surrounding synovial fluid.
D)   chondrocytes.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

In a push-up, the elbow joint flexes as the person lowers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Arthritis is a circulatory problem.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Moving a part backward is called ______.

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The answer of Moving a part backward is called ______....

Question 6

A joint with articulating surfaces that are nearly flat is a ______ ______.

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The answer of A joint with articulating surfaces that are...

Question 7

Connie recently celebrated her 45th birthday. She feels okay most of the day, but in the morning, for about a half hour after she gets out of bed, all of her joints feel stiff. This is due to

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A)   sprains.
B)   torn ligaments.
C)   changes in collagen structure.
D)   nerve damage.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Limited movement occurs when forces compress the cartilaginous pad between bones at a _______________ .

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The answer of Limited movement occurs when forces compress the...

Question 9

A muscle end attached to a less movable or relatively fixed part is called the

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A)   symphysis.
B)   articulation.
C)   origin.
D)   insertion.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the causes of common forms of arthritis?

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A)   Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are autoimmune diseases.
B)   Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are caused by effects of aging.
C)   Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease and osteoarthritis is caused by effects of aging.
D)   Rheumatoid arthritis is caused by effects of aging and osteoarthritis is an autoimmune disease.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

In rheumatoid arthritis

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A)   the synovial membrane becomes inflamed and thickens, forming a mass.
B)   articular cartilage is damaged and fibrous tissue invades.
C)   fibrous tissues ossify and bones fuse.
D)   all of the above.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

A suture is an example of a(n)

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A)   fibrous joint.
B)   cartilagenous joint.
C)   synovial joint.
D)   plane joint.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Glucosamine and chondroitin are

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A)   dietary supplements from fish skeletons.
B)   proteins found in joints that are taken as dietary supplements.
C)   dietary supplements from shells and cow cartilage.
D)   dietary supplements from human cadavers.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

A saddle joint forms between bones whose articulating surfaces have both convex and concave regions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A synovial membrane

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A)   is very thick with many layers of cells.
B)   secretes serous fluid.
C)   secretes mucus.
D)   secretes synovial fluid.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The elbow joint includes a hinge joint.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Moving a part away from the midline is abduction.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Movements permitted by the elbow joint between the humerus and the ulna are

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A)   adduction, flexion, and extension.
B)   movement in any plane.
C)   flexion and extension.
D)   rotation and circumduction.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Fibrous joints are the first to change with age.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The hip joint has less freedom of movement than the shoulder joint because

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A)   the joint capsule of the hip is surrounded by muscles and the shoulder is not.
B)   the articulating parts of the hip are closer together than those of the shoulder.
C)   the hip joint capsule is less elastic than the shoulder.
D)   the hip has more supportive ligaments than the shoulder.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 8: Joints of the Skeletal System

Arthritis is a circulatory problem.

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The elbow joint includes a hinge joint.

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Connie recently celebrated her 45th birthday. She feels okay most of the day, but in the morning, for about a half hour after she gets out of bed, all of her joints feel stiff. This is due to

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Moving a part backward is called ______.

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Fibrous joints are the first to change with age.

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A synchondrosis

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In rheumatoid arthritis

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Moving a part away from the midline is abduction.

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Which of the following best describes the causes of common forms of arthritis?

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Limited movement occurs when forces compress the cartilaginous pad between bones at a _______________ .

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Glucosamine and chondroitin are

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Movements permitted by the elbow joint between the humerus and the ulna are

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In a push-up, the elbow joint flexes as the person lowers.

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A muscle end attached to a less movable or relatively fixed part is called the

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The hip joint has less freedom of movement than the shoulder joint because

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A joint with articulating surfaces that are nearly flat is a ______ ______.

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A suture is an example of a(n)

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Articular cartilage receives oxygen and nutrients from

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A saddle joint forms between bones whose articulating surfaces have both convex and concave regions.

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A synovial membrane

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