Question 1

The joint between the teeth and the mandibular alveolus is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A) suture. 
B) syndesmosis. 
C) gomphosis. 
D) synostosis. 
E) symphysis. 
A) suture. 
B) syndesmosis. 
C) gomphosis. 
D) synostosis. 
E) symphysis.

Question 2

-The figure illustrates the joints and bones of the rib cage.What does "D" represent?

Accepted Answer

A) costochondral joint 
B) sternum 
C) manubrium 
D) sternal symphyses 
E) sternocostal synchrondrosis 
A) costochondral joint 
B) sternum 
C) manubrium 
D) sternal symphyses 
E) sternocostal synchrondrosis

Question 3

This type of joint is multiaxial allowing a wide range of movement.

Accepted Answer

A) saddle 
B) hinge 
C) pivot 
D) plane 
E) ball and socket 
A) saddle 
B) hinge 
C) pivot 
D) plane 
E) ball and socket

Question 4

The three arches of the foot

Accepted Answer

A) transfer weight from the tibia to the femur. 
B) distribute the weight of the body during standing and walking. 
C) form a hinge joint. 
D) are highest on the lateral side of the foot. 
E) form after birth. 
A) transfer weight from the tibia to the femur. 
B) distribute the weight of the body during standing and walking. 
C) form a hinge joint. 
D) are highest on the lateral side of the foot. 
E) form after birth.

Question 5

-What does structure "B" represent on the diagram?

Accepted Answer

A) tendon 
B) articular cartilage 
C) bursa 
D) fibrous capsule 
E) synovial membrane 
A) tendon 
B) articular cartilage 
C) bursa 
D) fibrous capsule 
E) synovial membrane

Question 6

Harry is told he has structural damage to his dentoalveolar joint.Where specifically is the problem area?

Accepted Answer

A)  Between his sacrum and coxa. 
B)  At his symphysis pubis. 
C)  In his cervical region between the atlas and axis. 
D)  Between his tooth socket and tooth. 
E)  At the suture between the two parietal bones. 
A)  Between his sacrum and coxa. 
B)  At his symphysis pubis. 
C)  In his cervical region between the atlas and axis. 
D)  Between his tooth socket and tooth. 
E)  At the suture between the two parietal bones.

Question 7

LaTonya gets her hand caught in the car door at her knuckles.Which of these specific joints is injured?

Accepted Answer

A)  radiocarpal joints 
B)  metacarpophalangeal joints 
C)  atlantoaxis joints 
D)  metatarsophalangeal joints 
E)  interphalangeal joints 
A)  radiocarpal joints 
B)  metacarpophalangeal joints 
C)  atlantoaxis joints 
D)  metatarsophalangeal joints 
E)  interphalangeal joints

Question 8

The epiphyseal plate of a growing bone is actually a temporary joint called a

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Raul's father tells him not to slouch,and to put his shoulders back.What specifically must Raul do to improve his posture?

Accepted Answer

A)  laterally rotate his humerus 
B)  medially rotate his humerus 
C)  depress his scapulae 
D)  retract his scapulae 
A)  laterally rotate his humerus 
B)  medially rotate his humerus 
C)  depress his scapulae 
D)  retract his scapulae

Question 10

Most of the joints in the appendicular skeleton are _____ joints.

Accepted Answer

A) fibrous 
B) immovable 
C) synovial 
D) cartilaginous 
E) inarticulate 
A) fibrous 
B) immovable 
C) synovial 
D) cartilaginous 
E) inarticulate

Question 11

The cubital or elbow joint is an example of a _____ joint.

Accepted Answer

A) saddle 
B) hinge 
C) pivot 
D) ball and socket 
E) plane 
A) saddle 
B) hinge 
C) pivot 
D) ball and socket 
E) plane

Question 12

A joint that consists of two opposed flat surfaces of approximately equal size is a _____ joint.

Accepted Answer

A) plane 
B) saddle 
C) hinge 
D) pivot 
E) ellipsoid 
A) plane 
B) saddle 
C) hinge 
D) pivot 
E) ellipsoid

Question 13

In the TMJ joint,the mandible articulates with the

Accepted Answer

A) temporal bone. 
B) maxilla. 
C) zygomatic bone. 
D) tympanic bone. 
E) parietal bone. 
A) temporal bone. 
B) maxilla. 
C) zygomatic bone. 
D) tympanic bone. 
E) parietal bone.

Question 14

The sagittal suture is between the

Accepted Answer

A) sacrum and coxa. 
B) two pubic bones. 
C) atlas and axis. 
D) alveolar process and tooth. 
E) two parietal bones. 
A) sacrum and coxa. 
B) two pubic bones. 
C) atlas and axis. 
D) alveolar process and tooth. 
E) two parietal bones.

Question 15

Lyme disease is

Accepted Answer

A) a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks. 
B) an inflammation of any joint. 
C) a metabolic disorder caused by increased uric acid in blood. 
D) a condition that may involve an autoimmune disease. 
E) the most common type of arthritis. 
A) a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks. 
B) an inflammation of any joint. 
C) a metabolic disorder caused by increased uric acid in blood. 
D) a condition that may involve an autoimmune disease. 
E) the most common type of arthritis.

Question 16

Which of the following statements concerning bursae is true?

Accepted Answer

A) They are filled with air. 
B) They are a cellular cushion. 
C) They carry blood vessels to joints. 
D) They are formed by an extension of the synovial membrane. 
E) They bind tendons to ligaments. 
A) They are filled with air. 
B) They are a cellular cushion. 
C) They carry blood vessels to joints. 
D) They are formed by an extension of the synovial membrane. 
E) They bind tendons to ligaments.

Question 17

Synovial joints are different from both fibrous and cartilaginous joints because synovial joints

Accepted Answer

A) use fibrous connective tissue to hold the bones in the joint together. 
B) are enclosed by a joint capsule. 
C) are only temporary; they are replaced in the adult. 
D) generally have both bones in the joint fused together. 
E) are not freely moveable. 
A) use fibrous connective tissue to hold the bones in the joint together. 
B) are enclosed by a joint capsule. 
C) are only temporary; they are replaced in the adult. 
D) generally have both bones in the joint fused together. 
E) are not freely moveable.

Question 18

Which of the following joints is most movable?

Accepted Answer

A) plane 
B) saddle 
C) hinge 
D) pivot 
E) ball and socket 
A) plane 
B) saddle 
C) hinge 
D) pivot 
E) ball and socket

Question 19

Which of the following joints is most movable?

Accepted Answer

A) suture 
B) syndesmosis 
C) symphysis 
D) synovial 
E) synchondrosis 
A) suture 
B) syndesmosis 
C) symphysis 
D) synovial 
E) synchondrosis

Question 20

Sergio needs to reach the bowls on the top shelf,which are slightly out of reach.Which type of movement below would give him the greatest chance of success in reaching the bowls?

Accepted Answer

A)  dorsiflexion 
B)  plantar flexion 
C)  inversion 
D)  eversion 
E)  circumduction 
A)  dorsiflexion 
B)  plantar flexion 
C)  inversion 
D)  eversion 
E)  circumduction

Exam 8: Joints and Movement

The joint between the teeth and the mandibular alveolus is an example of a

-The figure illustrates the joints and bones of the rib cage.What does "D" represent?

This type of joint is multiaxial allowing a wide range of movement.

The three arches of the foot

-What does structure "B" represent on the diagram?

Harry is told he has structural damage to his dentoalveolar joint.Where specifically is the problem area?

LaTonya gets her hand caught in the car door at her knuckles.Which of these specific joints is injured?

The epiphyseal plate of a growing bone is actually a temporary joint called a

Raul's father tells him not to slouch,and to put his shoulders back.What specifically must Raul do to improve his posture?

Most of the joints in the appendicular skeleton are _____ joints.

The cubital or elbow joint is an example of a _____ joint.

A joint that consists of two opposed flat surfaces of approximately equal size is a _____ joint.

In the TMJ joint,the mandible articulates with the

The sagittal suture is between the

Lyme disease is

Which of the following statements concerning bursae is true?

Synovial joints are different from both fibrous and cartilaginous joints because synovial joints

Which of the following joints is most movable?

Which of the following joints is most movable?

Sergio needs to reach the bowls on the top shelf,which are slightly out of reach.Which type of movement below would give him the greatest chance of success in reaching the bowls?

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