Question 1

Which of these refers to the range through which the bones of a joint can be moved?

Accepted Answer

A)  axial 
B)  biaxial 
C)  multiaxial 
D)  range of motion 
E)  disuse 
A)  axial 
B)  biaxial 
C)  multiaxial 
D)  range of motion 
E)  disuse D

Question 2

What is another term for menisci?

Accepted Answer

A)  articular fat pads 
B)  articular discs 
C)  articular spaces 
D)  capsular fat pads 
E)  capsular discs 
A)  articular fat pads 
B)  articular discs 
C)  articular spaces 
D)  capsular fat pads 
E)  capsular discs B

Question 3

Which type of joint permits this type of movement?

Accepted Answer

A)  synovial 
B)  cartilaginous 
C)  fibrous 
D)  both synovial and cartilaginous 
E)  both cartilaginous and fibrous 
A)  synovial 
B)  cartilaginous 
C)  fibrous 
D)  both synovial and cartilaginous 
E)  both cartilaginous and fibrous A

Question 4

When a suture becomes completely synarthotic, it becomes a

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding this structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is called the acetabular labrum. 
B)  It is composed primarily of fibrocartilage. 
C)  It contributes to the stability of the hip joint. 
D)  It is enclosed within the articular capsule. 
E)  It is a bony lip that extends around the head of the femur. 
A)  It is called the acetabular labrum. 
B)  It is composed primarily of fibrocartilage. 
C)  It contributes to the stability of the hip joint. 
D)  It is enclosed within the articular capsule. 
E)  It is a bony lip that extends around the head of the femur.

Question 6

Describe the functions of synovial fluid.

Accepted Answer

Synovial fluid reduces frictio

Question 7

In the figure, which one permits only side to side, and back and forth gliding movements?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  Both a and b 
E)  Both b and c 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  Both a and b 
E)  Both b and c

Question 8

An immovable joint found between skull bones is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  condyle. 
B)  cartilaginous joint. 
C)  suture. 
D)  synovial joint. 
E)  synchondrosis. 
A)  condyle. 
B)  cartilaginous joint. 
C)  suture. 
D)  synovial joint. 
E)  synchondrosis.

Question 9

In this type of joint, the rounded or pointed surface of one bone articulates with a ring formed partly by another bone and partly by a ligament.

Accepted Answer

A)  pivot joint 
B)  planar joint 
C)  hinge joint 
D)  ball-and-socket joint 
E)  saddle joint 
A)  pivot joint 
B)  planar joint 
C)  hinge joint 
D)  ball-and-socket joint 
E)  saddle joint

Question 10

What is this structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  pubofemoral ligament 
B)  coracohumeral ligament 
C)  iliofemoral ligament 
D)  oblique popliteal ligament 
E)  ischiofemoral ligament 
A)  pubofemoral ligament 
B)  coracohumeral ligament 
C)  iliofemoral ligament 
D)  oblique popliteal ligament 
E)  ischiofemoral ligament

Question 11

In the diagram, which type of joint is represented?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

How is a suture classified functionally in an adult?

Accepted Answer

A)  synarthrotic 
B)  amphiarthrotic 
C)  diarthrotic 
D)  synovial 
E)  cartilaginous 
A)  synarthrotic 
B)  amphiarthrotic 
C)  diarthrotic 
D)  synovial 
E)  cartilaginous

Question 13

Which of the following structures is associated with the coxal joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  subacromial bursa 
B)  radial collateral ligament 
C)  medial meniscus 
D)  iliofemoral ligament 
E)  glenoid labrum 
A)  subacromial bursa 
B)  radial collateral ligament 
C)  medial meniscus 
D)  iliofemoral ligament 
E)  glenoid labrum

Question 14

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the synovial membrane?

Accepted Answer

A)  It produces synovial fluid, which acts to reduce friction, absorb shock, and supply oxygen and nutrients to the chondrocytes within the articular cartilage. 
B)  It is composed of dense irregular connective tissue, with abundant collagen fibers. 
C)  It is the deepest layer of the articular capsule. 
D)  It is a component of all synovial joints. 
E)  It has no epithelial component. 
A)  It produces synovial fluid, which acts to reduce friction, absorb shock, and supply oxygen and nutrients to the chondrocytes within the articular cartilage. 
B)  It is composed of dense irregular connective tissue, with abundant collagen fibers. 
C)  It is the deepest layer of the articular capsule. 
D)  It is a component of all synovial joints. 
E)  It has no epithelial component.

Question 15

When a limb is rotated such that the anterior surface of the bone is turned toward the midline, this is called ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  circumduction 
B)  circumspection 
C)  lateral rotation 
D)  sagittal rotation 
E)  medial rotation 
A)  circumduction 
B)  circumspection 
C)  lateral rotation 
D)  sagittal rotation 
E)  medial rotation

Question 16

Which structural subclass best describes the tarsometatarsal joints?

Accepted Answer

A)  planar 
B)  pivot 
C)  ball and socket 
D)  condyloid 
E)  saddle 
A)  planar 
B)  pivot 
C)  ball and socket 
D)  condyloid 
E)  saddle

Question 17

Briefly describe the structural classifications of joints.

Accepted Answer

Joints can be classified structural base

Question 18

Which of these statements about synovial fluid is FALSE? Synovial fluid ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  consists of hyaluronic acid and collagen fibers filtered from blood plasma 
B)  is clear and viscous, often compared to uncooked egg whites 
C)  supplies oxygen and nutrients to cells in the articular cartilage 
D)  contains phagocytic cells that remove debris resulting from joint wear and tear 
E)  becomes more gel-like when a joint is immobile 
A)  consists of hyaluronic acid and collagen fibers filtered from blood plasma 
B)  is clear and viscous, often compared to uncooked egg whites 
C)  supplies oxygen and nutrients to cells in the articular cartilage 
D)  contains phagocytic cells that remove debris resulting from joint wear and tear 
E)  becomes more gel-like when a joint is immobile

Question 19

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the medial meniscus of the knee joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is made of elastic cartilage. 
B)  It has a ligamentous attachment to the fibula. 
C)  It helps maintain stability of the knee joint. 
D)  It is easily healed if injured. 
E)  It is firmly attached to the femoral condyles. 
A)  It is made of elastic cartilage. 
B)  It has a ligamentous attachment to the fibula. 
C)  It helps maintain stability of the knee joint. 
D)  It is easily healed if injured. 
E)  It is firmly attached to the femoral condyles.

Question 20

Which type of movement would include moving the humerus away from the midline of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral flexion 
B)  hyperextension 
C)  adduction 
D)  abduction 
E)  gliding 
A)  lateral flexion 
B)  hyperextension 
C)  adduction 
D)  abduction 
E)  gliding

Exam 9: Articulations

Which of these refers to the range through which the bones of a joint can be moved?

What is another term for menisci?

Which type of joint permits this type of movement?

When a suture becomes completely synarthotic, it becomes a

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding this structure?

Describe the functions of synovial fluid.

In the figure, which one permits only side to side, and back and forth gliding movements?

An immovable joint found between skull bones is called a

In this type of joint, the rounded or pointed surface of one bone articulates with a ring formed partly by another bone and partly by a ligament.

What is this structure?

In the diagram, which type of joint is represented?

How is a suture classified functionally in an adult?

Which of the following structures is associated with the coxal joint?

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the synovial membrane?

When a limb is rotated such that the anterior surface of the bone is turned toward the midline, this is called ___.

Which structural subclass best describes the tarsometatarsal joints?

Briefly describe the structural classifications of joints.

Which of these statements about synovial fluid is FALSE? Synovial fluid ___.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the medial meniscus of the knee joint?

Which type of movement would include moving the humerus away from the midline of the body?

An Introduction to the Human Body

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Introduction to the Skeletal System

The Axial Skeleton

The Appendicular Skeleton

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Introduction to the Nervous System

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System

Sensory, Motor, and Integrative Systems

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: the Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive Systems and Development

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