Question 1

Moving a limb toward the body's midline is abduction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Synovial joints form from ________ tissue that fills the spaces between the cartilaginous bone models in the late embryo.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Synovial joints form from ________ tissue that...

Question 3

Which structure(s) directly secures the humerus to the glenoid cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)  the rotator cuff 
B)  the glenohumeral ligaments 
C)  the coracohumeral ligament 
D)  the tendon of the biceps brachii muscle 
A)  the rotator cuff 
B)  the glenohumeral ligaments 
C)  the coracohumeral ligament 
D)  the tendon of the biceps brachii muscle

Question 4

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Which letter indicates the layer of the articular capsule that is the most highly vascularized?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 5

The atlantoaxial joint is a saddle joint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A chronic disorder of joints in which the articular cartilages degenerate and bony spurs form is

Accepted Answer

A)  rheumatoid arthritis. 
B)  osteoarthritis. 
C)  gout. 
D)  Lyme disease. 
A)  rheumatoid arthritis. 
B)  osteoarthritis. 
C)  gout. 
D)  Lyme disease.

Question 7

An important factor in joint stabilization is ________, which is exerted by muscles even when there is no movement at that joint.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An important factor in joint stabilization is...

Question 8

Articular cartilages are found both in symphyses and in

Accepted Answer

A)  sutures. 
B)  synovial joints. 
C)  synchondroses. 
D)  syndesmoses. 
A)  sutures. 
B)  synovial joints. 
C)  synchondroses. 
D)  syndesmoses.

Question 9

Arthroplasty is the process of replacing a diseased joint with an artificial joint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Which letter indicates the joint that is made more stable by the glenoid labrum?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 11

Synarthroses are freely movable joints.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The outer layer of the articular capsule in a synovial joint consists of ________ connective tissue.

Accepted Answer

A)  loose areolar 
B)  dense irregular 
C)  dense regular 
D)  elastic 
A)  loose areolar 
B)  dense irregular 
C)  dense regular 
D)  elastic

Question 13

Expansion of the rib cage during inhalation is possible because the costovertebral joints are

Accepted Answer

A)  amphiarthrotic. 
B)  biaxial. 
C)  synchondroses. 
D)  synovial. 
A)  amphiarthrotic. 
B)  biaxial. 
C)  synchondroses. 
D)  synovial.

Question 14

Which of these is not characteristic of a synchondrosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  absence of a joint cavity 
B)  bone ends attached by collagen 
C)  composed of hyaline cartilage 
D)  not highly movable 
A)  absence of a joint cavity 
B)  bone ends attached by collagen 
C)  composed of hyaline cartilage 
D)  not highly movable

Question 15

Which of these joints is stabilized by glenohumeral ligaments?

Accepted Answer

A)  elbow joint 
B)  shoulder joint 
C)  sternoclavicular joint 
D)  hip joint 
E)  ankle joint 
A)  elbow joint 
B)  shoulder joint 
C)  sternoclavicular joint 
D)  hip joint 
E)  ankle joint

Question 16

Which of these statements about menisci is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  They contain fibrocartilage. 
B)  They are found in all synovial joints. 
C)  They can divide the joint cavity. 
D)  They can allow two movements at a single joint. 
A)  They contain fibrocartilage. 
B)  They are found in all synovial joints. 
C)  They can divide the joint cavity. 
D)  They can allow two movements at a single joint.

Question 17

The sternoclavicular joint (SC) is a modified hinge joint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Which letter indicates the diarthrotic knuckle (metacarpophalangeal) joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 19

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Which letter indicates an articulating surface that is comprised of hyaline cartilage?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 20

One type of cartilage, fibrocartilage, characterizes all cartilaginous joints.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Joints

Moving a limb toward the body's midline is abduction.

Synovial joints form from ________ tissue that fills the spaces between the cartilaginous bone models in the late embryo.

Which structure(s) directly secures the humerus to the glenoid cavity?

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Which letter indicates the layer of the articular capsule that is the most highly vascularized?

The atlantoaxial joint is a saddle joint.

A chronic disorder of joints in which the articular cartilages degenerate and bony spurs form is

An important factor in joint stabilization is ________, which is exerted by muscles even when there is no movement at that joint.

Articular cartilages are found both in symphyses and in

Arthroplasty is the process of replacing a diseased joint with an artificial joint.

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Which letter indicates the joint that is made more stable by the glenoid labrum?

Synarthroses are freely movable joints.

The outer layer of the articular capsule in a synovial joint consists of ________ connective tissue.

Expansion of the rib cage during inhalation is possible because the costovertebral joints are

Which of these is not characteristic of a synchondrosis?

Which of these joints is stabilized by glenohumeral ligaments?

Which of these statements about menisci is false?

The sternoclavicular joint (SC) is a modified hinge joint.

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Which letter indicates the diarthrotic knuckle (metacarpophalangeal) joint?

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Which letter indicates an articulating surface that is comprised of hyaline cartilage?

One type of cartilage, fibrocartilage, characterizes all cartilaginous joints.

The Human Body: an Orientation

Cells: the Living Units

Basic Embryology

Tissues

The Integumentary System

Bones and Skeletal Tissues

Bones, Part 1: the Axial Skeleton

Bones, Part 2: the Appendicular Skeleton

Skeletal Muscle Tissue

Muscles of the Body

Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System and Visceral Sensory Neurons

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Heart

Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

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