Question 1

Mary Lu is experiencing pain from her sacroiliac joint. In what region of her body is she most likely feeling pain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Posterior pelvic region 
B)  Anterior pelvic region 
C)  Cervical region 
D)  Lumbar region 
E)  Thoracic region 
A)  Posterior pelvic region 
B)  Anterior pelvic region 
C)  Cervical region 
D)  Lumbar region 
E)  Thoracic region

Question 2

A joint that has no joint cavity and exhibits little or no movement would be classified as a ________ joint.

Accepted Answer

A)  fibrous 
B)  synovial 
C)  complex 
D)  cartilaginous 
E)  partial 
A)  fibrous 
B)  synovial 
C)  complex 
D)  cartilaginous 
E)  partial

Question 3

The joint between the head of the radius and the proximal end of the ulna is a ________ joint.

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 4

The simplest types of movement at a synovial joint are ________ movements.

Accepted Answer

A)  angular 
B)  circular 
C)  fibrous 
D)  gliding 
E)  special 
A)  angular 
B)  circular 
C)  fibrous 
D)  gliding 
E)  special

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an effect of aging on the joints?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased range of motion 
B)  Decreased flexibility and elasticity 
C)  Increased production of synovial fluid 
D)  Weakening of muscles 
E)  Decreased tissue repair 
A)  Decreased range of motion 
B)  Decreased flexibility and elasticity 
C)  Increased production of synovial fluid 
D)  Weakening of muscles 
E)  Decreased tissue repair

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Radiocarpal joint 
B)  Metacarpophalangeal joint 
C)  Atlantoaxial joint 
D)  Metatarsophalangeal joint 
A)  Radiocarpal joint 
B)  Metacarpophalangeal joint 
C)  Atlantoaxial joint 
D)  Metatarsophalangeal joint

Question 7

Joints are classified according to the

Accepted Answer

A)  bones that are united at the joint. 
B)  structure of the joint. 
C)  size of the joint. 
D)  shape of the joint. 
E)  type of fluid in the joint. 
A)  bones that are united at the joint. 
B)  structure of the joint. 
C)  size of the joint. 
D)  shape of the joint. 
E)  type of fluid in the joint.

Question 8

The glenoid labrum is part of the ________ joint, while the acetabular labrum is part of the ________ joint.

Accepted Answer

A)  elbow; knee 
B)  shoulder; hip 
C)  shoulder; knee 
D)  elbow; hip 
E)  shoulder; elbow 
A)  elbow; knee 
B)  shoulder; hip 
C)  shoulder; knee 
D)  elbow; hip 
E)  shoulder; elbow

Question 9

Ellipsoid joints

Accepted Answer

A)  are multiaxial joints. 
B)  are found between adjacent vertebra. 
C)  are actually modified ball and socket joints. 
D)  allow free rotation. 
E)  are modified pivot joints. 
A)  are multiaxial joints. 
B)  are found between adjacent vertebra. 
C)  are actually modified ball and socket joints. 
D)  allow free rotation. 
E)  are modified pivot joints.

Question 10

A place where two or more bones come together is a/an ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cavity 
B)  joint 
C)  contusion 
D)  articulation 
E)  Both "joint" and "articulation" are correct. 
A)  cavity 
B)  joint 
C)  contusion 
D)  articulation 
E)  Both "joint" and "articulation" are correct.

Question 11

A biaxial joint has movement

Accepted Answer

A)  around one axis. 
B)  around two axes at right angles to one another. 
C)  about several axes. 
D)  as long as there is articular cartilage present. 
E)  that always rotates. 
A)  around one axis. 
B)  around two axes at right angles to one another. 
C)  about several axes. 
D)  as long as there is articular cartilage present. 
E)  that always rotates.

Question 12

Joints joined together by hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage would be classified as ________ joints.

Accepted Answer

A)  cartilaginous 
B)  fibrous 
C)  synovial 
D)  diarthrotic 
A)  cartilaginous 
B)  fibrous 
C)  synovial 
D)  diarthrotic

Question 13

-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 14

Which of the following structures prevents knee hyperextension?

Accepted Answer

A)  The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) 
B)  The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) 
C)  The fibular (lateral) collateral ligament 
D)  The medial meniscus 
E)  The lateral meniscus 
A)  The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) 
B)  The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) 
C)  The fibular (lateral) collateral ligament 
D)  The medial meniscus 
E)  The lateral meniscus

Question 15

Bowing the head is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  rotation 
B)  pronation 
C)  flexion 
D)  lateral excursion 
E)  hyperextension 
A)  rotation 
B)  pronation 
C)  flexion 
D)  lateral excursion 
E)  hyperextension

Question 16

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 17

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 18

Cartilaginous joints unite two bones by means of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cartilage 
B)  collagen fibers 
C)  capsules 
D)  synovial membranes 
A)  cartilage 
B)  collagen fibers 
C)  capsules 
D)  synovial membranes

Question 19

-The figure illustrates a posterior view of the right knee joint. What does "E" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medial (tibial) collateral ligament (MCL) 
B)  Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) 
C)  Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) 
D)  Lateral (fibular) collateral ligament (LCL) 
E)  Lateral meniscus 
A)  Medial (tibial) collateral ligament (MCL) 
B)  Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) 
C)  Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) 
D)  Lateral (fibular) collateral ligament (LCL) 
E)  Lateral meniscus

Question 20

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

Exam 8: Joint and Movement

Mary Lu is experiencing pain from her sacroiliac joint. In what region of her body is she most likely feeling pain?

A joint that has no joint cavity and exhibits little or no movement would be classified as a ________ joint.

The joint between the head of the radius and the proximal end of the ulna is a ________ joint.

The simplest types of movement at a synovial joint are ________ movements.

Which of the following is NOT an effect of aging on the joints?

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

Joints are classified according to the

The glenoid labrum is part of the ________ joint, while the acetabular labrum is part of the ________ joint.

Ellipsoid joints

A place where two or more bones come together is a/an ________.

A biaxial joint has movement

Joints joined together by hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage would be classified as ________ joints.

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

Which of the following structures prevents knee hyperextension?

Bowing the head is an example of ________.

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

Lyme disease is

Cartilaginous joints unite two bones by means of ________.

-The figure illustrates a posterior view of the right knee joint. What does "E" represent?

Which of the following joints is most movable?

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