Question 1

Probenecid inhibits the active resorption of uric acid in the kidney,which leads to increased urinary excretion of uric acid.Explain why this drug would be useful in treating gout.

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Uric acid,a normal waste product of nucl...

Question 2

Bending of the tip of the finger exhibits flexion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Lifting up a glass to take a drink involves the elbow joint.Which of the following correctly characterizes that joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  cartilaginous
B)  pivot
C)  diarthrotic
D)  biaxialE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Synovial fluid contains phagocytic cells that protect the cavity from invasion by microbes or other debris.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Articulations permitting only slight degrees of movement are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  synarthroses
B)  amphiarthroses
C)  diarthroses
D)  synovial jointsE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The gripping of the trochlea by the trochlear notch constitutes the "hinge" for the elbow joint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Performing "jumping jacks" requires ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pronation and supination
B)  flexion and extention
C)  abduction and adduction
D)  inversion and eversionE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Maggie is a 28-year-old Caucasian woman who has newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis.She complains of painful,stiff hands and feet,feeling tired all the time,and reports an intermittent low-grade fever.She asks the nurse if she is going to be "crippled." How might the nurse explain the pathophysiology of rheumatoid arthritis?

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)is a chronic,sy...

Question 9

What is moving a limb away from the midline of the body along the frontal plane called?

Accepted Answer

A)  flexion
B)  abduction
C)  extension
D)  adductionE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Briefly describe the structure of a typical synovial joint.

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The ends of each bone are covered with h...

Question 11

A ball-and-socket joint is a multiaxial joint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT strictly a part of a synovial joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  articular cartilage
B)  tendon sheath
C)  joint (articular) cavity
D)  articular (joint) capsuleE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

The type of joint between the carpal (trapezium) and the first metacarpal is a ________ joint.

Accepted Answer

A)  saddle
B)  hinge
C)  condylar
D)  planeE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following statements best describes angular movements?

Accepted Answer

A)  They change (increase or decrease) the angle between two bones.
B)  They occur only between bones with flat articular processes.
C)  They turn a bone along its own long axis.
D)  They allow movement only in one plane.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Flexion of the ankle so that the superior aspect of the foot approaches the shin is called dorsiflexion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Synarthrotic joints ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  characterize all cartilaginous joints
B)  are found only in adults
C)  have large joint cavities
D)  are immovable jointsE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Pointing the toes is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pronation
B)  circumduction
C)  protraction
D)  plantar flexionE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following statements defines synchondroses?

Accepted Answer

A)  joints that permit angular movements
B)  interphalangeal joints
C)  amphiarthrotic joints designed for strength and flexibility
D)  cartilaginous joints where hyaline cartilage unites the ends of bonesE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 19

The hip joint is a good example of a(n) ________ synovial joint.

Accepted Answer

A)  uniaxial
B)  biaxial
C)  multiaxial
D)  nonaxialE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

In symphysis joints the articular surfaces of the bones are covered with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  synovial membranes
B)  fibrocartilage
C)  tendon sheaths
D)  hyaline cartilageE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 8: Joints

The type of joint between the carpal (trapezium) and the first metacarpal is a ________ joint.

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Flexion of the ankle so that the superior aspect of the foot approaches the shin is called dorsiflexion.

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Which of the following is NOT strictly a part of a synovial joint?

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Bending of the tip of the finger exhibits flexion.

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Synovial fluid contains phagocytic cells that protect the cavity from invasion by microbes or other debris.

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The gripping of the trochlea by the trochlear notch constitutes the "hinge" for the elbow joint.

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Which of the following statements best describes angular movements?

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In symphysis joints the articular surfaces of the bones are covered with ________.

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Performing "jumping jacks" requires ________.

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The hip joint is a good example of a(n) ________ synovial joint.

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Synarthrotic joints ________.

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Which of the following statements defines synchondroses?

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Probenecid inhibits the active resorption of uric acid in the kidney,which leads to increased urinary excretion of uric acid.Explain why this drug would be useful in treating gout.

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Uric acid,a normal waste product of nucl...
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What is moving a limb away from the midline of the body along the frontal plane called?

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Pointing the toes is an example of ________.

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A ball-and-socket joint is a multiaxial joint.

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Lifting up a glass to take a drink involves the elbow joint.Which of the following correctly characterizes that joint?

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Articulations permitting only slight degrees of movement are ________.

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Briefly describe the structure of a typical synovial joint.

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The ends of each bone are covered with h...
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)is a chronic,sy...
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Exam 8: Joints

The type of joint between the carpal (trapezium) and the first metacarpal is a ________ joint.

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Flexion of the ankle so that the superior aspect of the foot approaches the shin is called dorsiflexion.

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Which of the following is NOT strictly a part of a synovial joint?

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Bending of the tip of the finger exhibits flexion.

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Synovial fluid contains phagocytic cells that protect the cavity from invasion by microbes or other debris.

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The gripping of the trochlea by the trochlear notch constitutes the "hinge" for the elbow joint.

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Which of the following statements best describes angular movements?

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In symphysis joints the articular surfaces of the bones are covered with ________.

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Performing "jumping jacks" requires ________.

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The hip joint is a good example of a(n) ________ synovial joint.

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Synarthrotic joints ________.

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Which of the following statements defines synchondroses?

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Probenecid inhibits the active resorption of uric acid in the kidney,which leads to increased urinary excretion of uric acid.Explain why this drug would be useful in treating gout.

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What is moving a limb away from the midline of the body along the frontal plane called?

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Pointing the toes is an example of ________.

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A ball-and-socket joint is a multiaxial joint.

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Lifting up a glass to take a drink involves the elbow joint.Which of the following correctly characterizes that joint?

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Articulations permitting only slight degrees of movement are ________.

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Briefly describe the structure of a typical synovial joint.

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