Question 1

Small pockets of synovial fluid that reduce friction and act as a shock absorber where ligaments and tendons rub against other tissues are called

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A)  fat pads.
B)  menisci.
C)  bursae.
D)  lacunae.
E)  fasciae.F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Identify the incorrect pair.

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A)  synarthrosis; immovable joint
B)  amphiarthrosis; slightly movable joint
C)  chondrosis; freely moving joint
D)  gomphosis; articulation between tooth and bone
E)  They are all correct; there is no incorrect pair.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

The elbow joint is extremely stable because

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A)  the ulna and humerus interlock.
B)  the articular capsule is thin.
C)  the capsule lacks ligaments.
D)  several muscles support the joint capsule.
E)  the joint lacks bursae.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

A common injury to the ankle occurs by excessive turning of the sole inward,called

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A)  eversion.
B)  protraction.
C)  dorsiflexion.
D)  plantar flexion.
E)  inversion.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

In the knee joint,the medial and lateral menisci

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A)  are cartilages that bind the knee to the tibia.
B)  act as cushions between the articulating surfaces.
C)  take the place of bursae.
D)  are found between the patella and femur.
E)  are prominent fat pads to protect the articulating bones.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 6

A herniated disc occurs when the

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A)  nucleus pulposus breaks through the anulus fibrosus.
B)  disc slips out from between the adjacent vertebrae.
C)  adjacent bones fuse.
D)  knee is hyperextended.
E)  inner core of the disc is squeezed to one side.F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 7

A synovial joint is an example of a(n)

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

Question 8

A general term for pain and stiffness that affects the skeletal or muscular system is

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A)  rheumatism.
B)  atherosclerosis.
C)  bursitis.
D)  bunions.
E)  arthritis.F) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 9

Which of the following is not a property of synovial joints?

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A)  freely movable
B)  lined by a secretory epithelium
C)  covered by a serous membrane
D)  contain synovial fluid
E)  covered by a capsuleF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Degenerative changes in a joint can be the result of all of the following except

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A)  bursitis.
B)  bacterial infection.
C)  mechanical stress.
D)  immobilization of the joint.
E)  inflammation.F) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

The movement of rotating a limb outward is called ________ rotation.

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A)  lateral
B)  internal
C)  medial
D)  superficial
E)  abductiveF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 12

Which of the following is false?

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A)  The rotator cuff functions to limit the range of movements of the shoulder joint.
B)  The shapes of the articulating surfaces within the joint help prevent movement in a particular direction and strengthen and stabilize the joint.
C)  The tighter two bones are held together within a joint,the stronger the joint.
D)  The more movement a joint allows,the stronger the joint.
E)  The tension produced by muscle tendons surrounding a joint help stabilize the joint.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

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 "5."

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

Question 14

A joint where bones fuse together with bone tissue is called a

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A)  synchondrosis.
B)  syndesmosis.
C)  synostosis.
D)  symphysis.
E)  suture.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

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 " 1."

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

Question 16

Complete dislocation of the knee is rare because

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A)  the knee is protected by the patella.
B)  the femur articulates with the tibia at the knee.
C)  the knee contains seven major ligaments.
D)  the knee contains fat pads to absorb shocks.
E)  the knee is extremely resilient.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Structurally,the pubic symphysis is classified as a ________ articulation.

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A)  cartilaginous
B)  bony
C)  synovial
D)  fibrous
E)  diarthroticF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 18

Which of the following is not a property of articular cartilage?

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A)  covered by perichondrium
B)  lubricated by synovial fluid
C)  enclosed by an articular capsule
D)  similar to hyaline cartilage
E)  smooth,low-friction surfaceF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

The intercarpal articulations are ________ joints.

Accepted Answer

A)  saddle
B)  condylar
C)  hinge
D)  gliding
E)  ball-and-socketF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 20

Ankle extension is also called

Accepted Answer

A)  dorsiflexion.
B)  inversion.
C)  eversion.
D)  plantar flexion.
E)  protraction.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Exam 9: Joints

Complete dislocation of the knee is rare because

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The movement of rotating a limb outward is called ________ rotation.

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Small pockets of synovial fluid that reduce friction and act as a shock absorber where ligaments and tendons rub against other tissues are called

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The elbow joint is extremely stable because

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Structurally,the pubic symphysis is classified as a ________ articulation.

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A common injury to the ankle occurs by excessive turning of the sole inward,called

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Identify the incorrect pair.

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Which of the following is not a property of articular cartilage?

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A general term for pain and stiffness that affects the skeletal or muscular system is

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A joint where bones fuse together with bone tissue is called a

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A herniated disc occurs when the

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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 " 1."

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Degenerative changes in a joint can be the result of all of the following except

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Ankle extension is also called

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Which of the following is not a property of synovial joints?

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Which of the following is false?

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A synovial joint is an example of a(n)

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The intercarpal articulations are ________ joints.

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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 "5."

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In the knee joint,the medial and lateral menisci

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