Question 1

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 D)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

A ligamentous connection such as an interosseous ligament is termed a

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

Question 3

Why is the inferior region of the shoulder joint most vulnerable to dislocation?

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Question 4

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 backward bending of the head
D)  moving the hand toward the shoulder
E)  spreading the fingersF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

The back of the knee joint is reinforced by ________ ligaments.

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A)  tibial collateral
B)  anterior cruciate
C)  posterior cruciate
D)  patellar
E)  poplitealF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

The movements known as dorsiflexion and plantar flexion are limited to the

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A)  radiocarpal joint.
B)  hip joint.
C)  glenohumeral.
D)  talocrural.
E)  sacroliliac.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

What signs and symptoms would you expect in a person who has damaged the menisci of the knee joint?

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Question 8

A slightly movable joint is a(n)

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

Question 9

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) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

All of the following are associated with the joints of the vertebral column except

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A)  syndesmoses.
B)  synchondroses.
C)  synovial.
D)  saddle joint.
E)  pivot joint.F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

A factor that does not increase the stability of the hip joint include

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A)  strong muscular padding.
B)  tough capsule.
C)  almost complete bony socket.
D)  supporting ligaments.
E)  shallow socket.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

The glenoid fossa is rimmed by the fibrocartilaginous

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A)  ligamentum flavum.
B)  glenoid labrum.
C)  nucleus pulposus.
D)  ligamentum teres.
E)  coracoid process.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following does not occur when the articular cartilage is damaged?

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A)  The matrix begins to break down.
B)  The exposed surface changes to a rougher feltwork.
C)  Friction in the joint decreases.
D)  Increase in pain.
E)  Normal synovial joint function is compromised.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

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) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

Which of the following is not a joint of the appendicular skeleton?

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A)  atlanto-occipital
B)  talocrural
C)  knee
D)  humero-ulnar
E)  acromioclavicularF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 16

The shoulder joint,or ________ joint,permits the greatest range of motion of any joint.

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A)  acromioclavicular
B)  sacroiliac
C)  humero-ulnar
D)  glenohumeral
E)  vertebrocostalF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

The surface of articular cartilage is

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A)  slick.
B)  flat.
C)  smooth.
D)  rough.
E)  both slick and smooth.F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

How are osteoarthritis and rheumatism different?

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Osteoarthritis is a "wear-and-tear" dise...

Question 19

Which of the following movements would you associate with chewing food?

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A)  elevation
B)  abduction
C)  flexion
D)  pronation
E)  circumductionF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 20

A rim of fibrocartilage in the joint cavity of the hip is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  greater trochanter.
B)  glenoid labrum.
C)  nucleus pulposus.
D)  acetabular labrum.
E)  ischial tuberosity.F) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Exam 8: Joints

A synovial joint is an example of a(n)

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An extension past the anatomical position is known as

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The surface of articular cartilage is

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The glenoid fossa is rimmed by the fibrocartilaginous

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What signs and symptoms would you expect in a person who has damaged the menisci of the knee joint?

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How are osteoarthritis and rheumatism different?

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

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The movements known as dorsiflexion and plantar flexion are limited to the

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

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All of the following are associated with the joints of the vertebral column except

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Which of the following movements would you associate with chewing food?

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A factor that does not increase the stability of the hip joint include

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Why is the inferior region of the shoulder joint most vulnerable to dislocation?

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A ligamentous connection such as an interosseous ligament is termed a

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The shoulder joint,or ________ joint,permits the greatest range of motion of any joint.

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Which of the following does not occur when the articular cartilage is damaged?

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A rim of fibrocartilage in the joint cavity of the hip is called the

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Which of the following is not a joint of the appendicular skeleton?

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A slightly movable joint is a(n)

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