Question 1

A joint that allows only rotational movements is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  circumductive joint 
B)  pivot joint 
C)  gliding joint 
D)  pronation joint 
E)  ball and socket 
A)  circumductive joint 
B)  pivot joint 
C)  gliding joint 
D)  pronation joint 
E)  ball and socket

Question 2

Pronation and supination occur at a/the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  humeroulnar joint 
B)  radio-ulnar joint 
C)  temporomandibular joint 
D)  glenohumeral joint 
E)  tibiofibular joint 
A)  humeroulnar joint 
B)  radio-ulnar joint 
C)  temporomandibular joint 
D)  glenohumeral joint 
E)  tibiofibular joint

Question 3

A cartilaginous joint that permits slight movement is (a)________.

Accepted Answer

A)  symphysis 
B)  synovial joint 
C)  synostosis 
D)  synchondrosis 
E)  gomphosis 
A)  symphysis 
B)  synovial joint 
C)  synostosis 
D)  synchondrosis 
E)  gomphosis

Question 4

Which of the following associations describes the shoulder joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  uniaxial-hinge 
B)  biaxial-condyloid 
C)  triaxial-ball and socket 
D)  monaxial-hinge 
E)  None of the answers are correct. 
A)  uniaxial-hinge 
B)  biaxial-condyloid 
C)  triaxial-ball and socket 
D)  monaxial-hinge 
E)  None of the answers are correct.

Question 5

The type of joint formed by the joining of the diaphysis and each epiphysis is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  gomphosis 
B)  synchondrosis 
C)  synostosis 
D)  symphysis 
E)  suture 
A)  gomphosis 
B)  synchondrosis 
C)  synostosis 
D)  symphysis 
E)  suture

Question 6

Movement of joints may occur along how many possible axes of motion?

Accepted Answer

A)  three 
B)  two 
C)  one 
D)  five 
E)  four 
A)  three 
B)  two 
C)  one 
D)  five 
E)  four

Question 7

The structure that surrounds a synovial joint is called (a)________.

Accepted Answer

A)  meniscus 
B)  joint capsule 
C)  synovial membrane 
D)  bursa 
E)  fat pad 
A)  meniscus 
B)  joint capsule 
C)  synovial membrane 
D)  bursa 
E)  fat pad

Question 8

Figure 8.2
   
Using the above-referenced anterior view and lateral and sectional views of the intervertebral articulations, identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label K.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ligamentum flavum 
B)  End plate 
C)  Supraspinous ligament 
D)  Annulus fibrosus 
E)  Interspinous ligament 
A)  Ligamentum flavum 
B)  End plate 
C)  Supraspinous ligament 
D)  Annulus fibrosus 
E)  Interspinous ligament

Question 9

Figure 8.1
   
Using the above-referenced diagrammatic view of a simple articulation, identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label D.

Accepted Answer

A)  Periosteum 
B)  Articular cartilage 
C)  Endosteum 
D)  Medullary cavity 
E)  Compact bone 
A)  Periosteum 
B)  Articular cartilage 
C)  Endosteum 
D)  Medullary cavity 
E)  Compact bone

Question 10

The ________ extends between the greater and lesser tubercles and holds the long head of the biceps brachii muscle in the intertubercular groove of the humerus.

Accepted Answer

A)  coracoclavicular ligament 
B)  acromioclavicular ligament 
C)  glenohumeral ligament 
D)  transverse humeral ligament 
E)  coracoacromial ligament 
A)  coracoclavicular ligament 
B)  acromioclavicular ligament 
C)  glenohumeral ligament 
D)  transverse humeral ligament 
E)  coracoacromial ligament

Question 11

Which structure(s) connects the distal radius to the anterior surfaces of the scaphoid, lunate, and triquetrum?

Accepted Answer

A)  dorsal radiocarpal ligament 
B)  ulnar collateral ligament 
C)  palmar radiocarpal ligament 
D)  radial collateral ligament 
E)  intercarpal ligament 
A)  dorsal radiocarpal ligament 
B)  ulnar collateral ligament 
C)  palmar radiocarpal ligament 
D)  radial collateral ligament 
E)  intercarpal ligament

Question 12

Which of the knee structures function(s)to reinforce the medial and lateral surfaces of the joint, tighten only at full extension of the joint, and act to stabilize the joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  patellar ligament 
B)  tibial and fibular collateral ligaments 
C)  popliteal ligaments 
D)  anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments 
E)  iliofemoral ligament 
A)  patellar ligament 
B)  tibial and fibular collateral ligaments 
C)  popliteal ligaments 
D)  anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments 
E)  iliofemoral ligament

Question 13

Figure 8.5
   
Using the above-referenced posterior views of the extended right knee (joint capsule removed in right side cadaveric image), identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label O.

Accepted Answer

A)  Posterior cruciate ligament 
B)  Fibular collateral ligament 
C)  Anterior cruciate ligament 
D)  Tibial collateral ligament 
E)  Patellar ligament 
A)  Posterior cruciate ligament 
B)  Fibular collateral ligament 
C)  Anterior cruciate ligament 
D)  Tibial collateral ligament 
E)  Patellar ligament

Question 14

One of the thickenings in the anterior aspect of the capsule surrounding the shoulder joint is the glenohumeral ligament.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Figure 8.3
   
Using the above-referenced anterior view of the right shoulder joint, identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label N.

Accepted Answer

A)  Coracoclavicular ligament 
B)  Coracohumeral ligament 
C)  Acromioclavicular ligament 
D)  Ligamentum flavum 
E)  Coraco-acromial ligament 
A)  Coracoclavicular ligament 
B)  Coracohumeral ligament 
C)  Acromioclavicular ligament 
D)  Ligamentum flavum 
E)  Coraco-acromial ligament

Question 16

Intercarpal joints are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ellipsoidal joints 
B)  hinge joints 
C)  plane joints 
D)  ball and socket joints 
E)  None of the answers are correct. 
A)  ellipsoidal joints 
B)  hinge joints 
C)  plane joints 
D)  ball and socket joints 
E)  None of the answers are correct.

Question 17

Figure 8.2
   
Using the above-referenced anterior view and lateral and sectional views of the intervertebral articulations, identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label E.

Accepted Answer

A)  Intervertebral disc 
B)  Superior articular facet 
C)  End plate 
D)  Transverse process 
E)  Inferior articular facet 
A)  Intervertebral disc 
B)  Superior articular facet 
C)  End plate 
D)  Transverse process 
E)  Inferior articular facet

Question 18

Figure 8.5
   
Using the above-referenced posterior views of the extended right knee (joint capsule removed in right side cadaveric image), identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label J.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tendon of the biceps femoris muscle 
B)  Tendon of the popliteus muscle 
C)  Tendon of the semimembranosus muscle 
D)  Tendon of the semitendinosus muscle 
E)  Tendon of the plantaris muscle 
A)  Tendon of the biceps femoris muscle 
B)  Tendon of the popliteus muscle 
C)  Tendon of the semimembranosus muscle 
D)  Tendon of the semitendinosus muscle 
E)  Tendon of the plantaris muscle

Question 19

Figure 8.5
   
Using the above-referenced posterior views of the extended right knee (joint capsule removed in right side cadaveric image), identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label K.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tibial collateral ligament 
B)  Anterior cruciate ligament 
C)  Fibular collateral ligament 
D)  Posterior cruciate ligament 
E)  Popliteal ligament 
A)  Tibial collateral ligament 
B)  Anterior cruciate ligament 
C)  Fibular collateral ligament 
D)  Posterior cruciate ligament 
E)  Popliteal ligament

Question 20

Which of the following is a function of synovial fluid?

Accepted Answer

A)  acts as a shock absorber 
B)  prevents movement 
C)  channels the flow of blood 
D)  restricts joint movement 
E)  strengthens and reinforces the joint 
A)  acts as a shock absorber 
B)  prevents movement 
C)  channels the flow of blood 
D)  restricts joint movement 
E)  strengthens and reinforces the joint

Exam 8: The Skeletal System: Articulations

A joint that allows only rotational movements is called a ________.

Pronation and supination occur at a/the ________.

A cartilaginous joint that permits slight movement is (a)________.

Which of the following associations describes the shoulder joint?

The type of joint formed by the joining of the diaphysis and each epiphysis is called a ________.

Movement of joints may occur along how many possible axes of motion?

The structure that surrounds a synovial joint is called (a)________.

Figure 8.2 Using the above-referenced anterior view and lateral and sectional views of the intervertebral articulations, identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label K.

Figure 8.1 Using the above-referenced diagrammatic view of a simple articulation, identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label D.

The ________ extends between the greater and lesser tubercles and holds the long head of the biceps brachii muscle in the intertubercular groove of the humerus.

Which structure(s) connects the distal radius to the anterior surfaces of the scaphoid, lunate, and triquetrum?

Which of the knee structures function(s)to reinforce the medial and lateral surfaces of the joint, tighten only at full extension of the joint, and act to stabilize the joint?

Figure 8.5 Using the above-referenced posterior views of the extended right knee (joint capsule removed in right side cadaveric image), identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label O.

One of the thickenings in the anterior aspect of the capsule surrounding the shoulder joint is the glenohumeral ligament.

Figure 8.3 Using the above-referenced anterior view of the right shoulder joint, identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label N.

Intercarpal joints are ________.

Figure 8.2 Using the above-referenced anterior view and lateral and sectional views of the intervertebral articulations, identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label E.

Figure 8.5 Using the above-referenced posterior views of the extended right knee (joint capsule removed in right side cadaveric image), identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label J.

Figure 8.5 Using the above-referenced posterior views of the extended right knee (joint capsule removed in right side cadaveric image), identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label K.

Which of the following is a function of synovial fluid?

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