Question 1

The gliding motion of the wrist is accomplished because of the joint.

Accepted Answer

A) condyloid 
B) plane 
C) hinge 
D) pivot 
A) condyloid 
B) plane 
C) hinge 
D) pivot

Question 2

Which of the following is not a part of the synovial joint?

Accepted Answer

A) articular capsule 
B) joint cavity 
C) articular cartilage 
D) tendon sheath 
A) articular capsule 
B) joint cavity 
C) articular cartilage 
D) tendon sheath

Question 3

Extracapsular ligaments stabilizing the knee include _ .

Accepted Answer

A) the patellar ligament extending from femur to patella 
B) the oblique popliteal crossing the knee anteriorly 
C) lateral and medial collateral ligaments preventing lateral or medial angular movements 
D) cruciate ligaments,which help secure the articulating bones together 
A) the patellar ligament extending from femur to patella 
B) the oblique popliteal crossing the knee anteriorly 
C) lateral and medial collateral ligaments preventing lateral or medial angular movements 
D) cruciate ligaments,which help secure the articulating bones together

Question 4

Pointing the toes is an example of .

Accepted Answer

A) circumduction 
B) protraction 
C) plantar flexion 
D) pronation 
A) circumduction 
B) protraction 
C) plantar flexion 
D) pronation

Question 5

Which of the following conditions is generally considered a noninflammatory type of arthritis?

Accepted Answer

A) bursitis 
B) rheumatoid arthritis 
C) osteoarthritis 
D) tendonitis 
A) bursitis 
B) rheumatoid arthritis 
C) osteoarthritis 
D) tendonitis

Question 6

Which of the following is a true statement regarding gliding movements?

Accepted Answer

A) An example of a gliding movement is nodding one's head. 
B) Gliding movements are multiaxial. 
C) Gliding movements occur at the intercarpal and intertarsal joints. 
D) Gliding movements allow flexibility of the upper limbs. 
A) An example of a gliding movement is nodding one's head. 
B) Gliding movements are multiaxial. 
C) Gliding movements occur at the intercarpal and intertarsal joints. 
D) Gliding movements allow flexibility of the upper limbs.

Question 7

What can cause gouty arthritis?

Accepted Answer

A) a disorder in the body's immune system resulting in destruction of joints 
B) excessive blood levels of uric acid deposited as crystals in the soft tissue joints 
C) a thickening of the synovial membrane and a decrease in fluid production 
D) a bacterial infection in the bursae 
A) a disorder in the body's immune system resulting in destruction of joints 
B) excessive blood levels of uric acid deposited as crystals in the soft tissue joints 
C) a thickening of the synovial membrane and a decrease in fluid production 
D) a bacterial infection in the bursae

Question 8

Why are epiphyseal plates considered temporary joints?

Accepted Answer

Once long bone growth in lengt

Question 9

Multiaxial joints of the body include .

Accepted Answer

A) the ankle and wrist 
B) the knee and elbow 
C) the hip and shoulder 
D) intercarpal and intertarsal joints 
A) the ankle and wrist 
B) the knee and elbow 
C) the hip and shoulder 
D) intercarpal and intertarsal joints

Question 10

Connective tissue sacs lined with synovial membranes that act as cushions in places where friction develops are called .

Accepted Answer

A) menisci 
B) bursae 
C) tendons 
D) ligaments 
A) menisci 
B) bursae 
C) tendons 
D) ligaments

Question 11

The joint between the frontal and parietal bones is called a joint.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Which ligament of the knee initiates the knee- jerk reflex when tapped?

Accepted Answer

A) the lateral patellar retinacula 
B) the extracapsular ligament 
C) the patellar ligament 
D) the medial patellar retinacula 
A) the lateral patellar retinacula 
B) the extracapsular ligament 
C) the patellar ligament 
D) the medial patellar retinacula

Question 13

Turning the foot medially at the ankle would be called .

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Using the functional classification,a freely movable joint would be called a joint.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Compared to the shoulder,displacements of the hip joints are .

Accepted Answer

A) rare because the rotator cuff stabilizes the hip joint 
B) common due to the weight bearing the hip endures 
C) rare because of the ligament reinforcement 
D) common in all people who are overweight 
A) rare because the rotator cuff stabilizes the hip joint 
B) common due to the weight bearing the hip endures 
C) rare because of the ligament reinforcement 
D) common in all people who are overweight

Question 16

Saddle joints have concave and convex surfaces.Name the two bones of the hand that articulate to form a saddle joint.

Accepted Answer

A) The scaphoid of the middle finger and lunate of the index finger. 
B) The scaphoid of the index finger and the triquetrum of the middle finger. 
C) The trapezium of the ring finger and the capitate of the fourth finger. 
D) The trapezium of the carpal bone and the thumb's metacarpal. 
A) The scaphoid of the middle finger and lunate of the index finger. 
B) The scaphoid of the index finger and the triquetrum of the middle finger. 
C) The trapezium of the ring finger and the capitate of the fourth finger. 
D) The trapezium of the carpal bone and the thumb's metacarpal.

Question 17

The cruciate ligaments of the knee _ .

Accepted Answer

A) tend to run parallel to one another 
B) assist in defining the range of motion of the leg 
C) are also called collateral ligaments 
D) prevent hyperextension of the knee 
A) tend to run parallel to one another 
B) assist in defining the range of motion of the leg 
C) are also called collateral ligaments 
D) prevent hyperextension of the knee

Question 18

Describe a typical synovial joint.

Accepted Answer

The ends of each bone are covered with h

Question 19

Articular cartilage found at the ends of the long bones serves to .

Accepted Answer

A) form the synovial membrane 
B) produce red blood cells hemopoiesis) 
C) provide a smooth surface at the ends of synovial joints 
D) attach tendons 
A) form the synovial membrane 
B) produce red blood cells hemopoiesis) 
C) provide a smooth surface at the ends of synovial joints 
D) attach tendons

Question 20

Moving your jaw forward,causing an underbite,is called .

Accepted Answer

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Exam 8: Joints

The gliding motion of the wrist is accomplished because of the joint.

Which of the following is not a part of the synovial joint?

Extracapsular ligaments stabilizing the knee include _ .

Pointing the toes is an example of .

Which of the following conditions is generally considered a noninflammatory type of arthritis?

Which of the following is a true statement regarding gliding movements?

What can cause gouty arthritis?

Why are epiphyseal plates considered temporary joints?

Multiaxial joints of the body include .

Connective tissue sacs lined with synovial membranes that act as cushions in places where friction develops are called .

The joint between the frontal and parietal bones is called a joint.

Which ligament of the knee initiates the knee- jerk reflex when tapped?

Turning the foot medially at the ankle would be called .

Using the functional classification,a freely movable joint would be called a joint.

Compared to the shoulder,displacements of the hip joints are .

Saddle joints have concave and convex surfaces.Name the two bones of the hand that articulate to form a saddle joint.

The cruciate ligaments of the knee _ .

Describe a typical synovial joint.

Articular cartilage found at the ends of the long bones serves to .

Moving your jaw forward,causing an underbite,is called .

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