Question 1

An extension past the anatomical position is known as

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A)  double-jointed.
B)  extension.
C)  flexion.
D)  rotation.
E)  hyperextension.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 2

There is limited movement between the ribs and the sternum.Such joints are classified structurally as

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A)  amphiarthroses.
B)  symphyses.
C)  diarthroses.
D)  hemiarthroses.
E)  synarthroses.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

A twisting motion of the foot that turns the sole of the foot outward is known as

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A)  inversion.
B)  plantar flexion.
C)  eversion.
D)  dorsiflexion.
E)  pronation.F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 4

Syndesmosis is to ligament as symphysis is to

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A)  fibrous cartilage.
B)  dense regular connective tissue.
C)  periodontal ligament.
D)  rigid cartilaginous bridge.
E)  completely fused.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

The glenoid fossa is rimmed by the fibrocartilaginous

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A)  fovea capitis.
B)  glenoid labrum.
C)  menisci glenoidum.
D)  annulus fibrosus.
E)  nucleus pulposus.F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

Identify the incorrect pair.

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A)  gliding joint; sacroiliac joint
B)  pivot joint; hip joint
C)  hinge joint; ankle joint
D)  condylar joint; radiocarpal joint
E)  saddle joint; first carpometacarpal jointF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

The largest and strongest articulation at the elbow is the

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A)  humero-ulnar joint.
B)  ulnar joint.
C)  ulnaradial joint.
D)  radial joint.
E)  humeroradial joint.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

________ subdivide synovial cavities,channel the flow of synovial fluid,and allow for variations in the shapes of the articular surfaces.

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A)  Fat pads
B)  Menisci
C)  Bursae.
D)  Lacunae
E)  FasciaeF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

The joint between the trapezium and metacarpal bone of the thumb is an example of a ________ joint.

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A)  saddle
B)  gliding
C)  condylar
D)  hinge
E)  pivotF) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 10

Contraction of the muscle that is attached to the radial tuberosity results in

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A)  flexion of the forearm.
B)  extension of the forearm.
C)  abduction of the forearm.
D)  adduction of the forearm.
E)  rotation of the shoulder.F) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

Bursae are found in all of the following areas except

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A)  tendon sheaths.
B)  beneath the skin covering a bone.
C)  within connective tissue exposed to friction or pressure.
D)  around blood vessels.
E)  around many synovial joints.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Arthritis always involves damage to the ________ cartilages,but the specific cause can vary.

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A)  articular
B)  intervertebral
C)  costal
D)  elastic
E)  fibrousF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 13

A high school student comes to the emergency room complaining of persistent pain and stiffness in her shoulder joint.In talking with her,you discover that she has been spending many hours trying to improve her pitching skills for her school's softball team.What is likely causing the pain?

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Question 14

The movements known as dorsiflexion and plantar flexion involve moving the

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A)  hand.
B)  arm.
C)  foot.
D)  leg.
E)  hip.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

Which of the following athletes are at greatest risk of developing a rotator cuff injury?

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A)  tennis players
B)  soccer players
C)  runners
D)  baseball pitchers
E)  high jumpersF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

Which of the following explains the occurrence of a hip fracture rather than a hip dislocation?

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A)  There is a severe lack of capsular fibers in hip joints compared to other synovial joints.
B)  Only three ligaments are present in hip joints to provide stability.
C)  Stress gets transferred from head of femur to the diaphysis via the thin neck.
D)  Muscles surrounding the hip joint are altogether small and thus provide little stability.
E)  All of the above.F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following movements is a good example of abduction?

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A)  opening the mouth
B)  turning the hand palm upward
C)  extreme bending of the head backwards
D)  moving the hand toward the shoulder
E)  spreading the fingersF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

A suture is an example of a(n)

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

Question 19

Nodding your head "yes" is an example of

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A)  lateral and medial rotation.
B)  circumduction.
C)  flexion and extension.
D)  pronation and supination.
E)  protraction and retraction.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

A slightly movable joint is a(n)

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A)  synarthrosis.
B)  diarthrosis.
C)  amphiarthrosis.
D)  gomphosis.
E)  synostosis.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Exam 9: Joints

An extension past the anatomical position is known as

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A high school student comes to the emergency room complaining of persistent pain and stiffness in her shoulder joint.In talking with her,you discover that she has been spending many hours trying to improve her pitching skills for her school's softball team.What is likely causing the pain?

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The glenoid fossa is rimmed by the fibrocartilaginous

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There is limited movement between the ribs and the sternum.Such joints are classified structurally as

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The joint between the trapezium and metacarpal bone of the thumb is an example of a ________ joint.

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Identify the incorrect pair.

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A slightly movable joint is a(n)

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Arthritis always involves damage to the ________ cartilages,but the specific cause can vary.

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A twisting motion of the foot that turns the sole of the foot outward is known as

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Which of the following explains the occurrence of a hip fracture rather than a hip dislocation?

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The largest and strongest articulation at the elbow is the

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The movements known as dorsiflexion and plantar flexion involve moving the

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A suture is an example of a(n)

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Syndesmosis is to ligament as symphysis is to

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Which of the following movements is a good example of abduction?

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Bursae are found in all of the following areas except

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________ subdivide synovial cavities,channel the flow of synovial fluid,and allow for variations in the shapes of the articular surfaces.

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Which of the following athletes are at greatest risk of developing a rotator cuff injury?

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