Question 1

The thick fibrocartilage disks found in the knee joint are called

Accepted Answer

A)  bursae. 
B)  ligaments. 
C)  tendon sheaths. 
D)  menisci. 
E)  intraknee disks. 
A)  bursae. 
B)  ligaments. 
C)  tendon sheaths. 
D)  menisci. 
E)  intraknee disks. D

Question 2

The muscles that hold the humeral head within the glenoid cavity are collectively called the

Accepted Answer

A)  sunacromial bursae. 
B)  rotator cuff. 
C)  glenoid labrum. 
D)  coracohumeral ligament. 
E)  deltoid muscle. 
A)  sunacromial bursae. 
B)  rotator cuff. 
C)  glenoid labrum. 
D)  coracohumeral ligament. 
E)  deltoid muscle. B

Question 3

Turning a structure around its longitudinal axis is called

Accepted Answer

A)  circumduction. 
B)  rotation. 
C)  hyperextension. 
D)  supination. 
E)  pronation. 
A)  circumduction. 
B)  rotation. 
C)  hyperextension. 
D)  supination. 
E)  pronation. B

Question 4

The knee joint is an example of a _____ joint.

Accepted Answer

A)  plane 
B)  saddle 
C)  pivot 
D)  ball and socket 
E)  complex ellipsoid 
A)  plane 
B)  saddle 
C)  pivot 
D)  ball and socket 
E)  complex ellipsoid

Question 5

Which of the following is a synovial joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  atlanto-occipital 
B)  epiphyseal plate 
C)  costosternal joint 
D)  tibiofibular joint 
E)  intervertebral disk 
A)  atlanto-occipital 
B)  epiphyseal plate 
C)  costosternal joint 
D)  tibiofibular joint 
E)  intervertebral disk

Question 6

Raul's father tells him not to slouch, and to put his shoulders back. What specifically must Raul do to improve his posture?

Accepted Answer

A)  laterally rotate his humerus 
B)  medially rotate his humerus 
C)  depress his scapulae 
D)  retract his scapulae 
A)  laterally rotate his humerus 
B)  medially rotate his humerus 
C)  depress his scapulae 
D)  retract his scapulae

Question 7

The anterior cruciate ligament prevents _____ displacement of the tibia.

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior 
B)  posterior 
C)  lateral 
D)  medial 
E)  radial 
A)  anterior 
B)  posterior 
C)  lateral 
D)  medial 
E)  radial

Question 8

The figure illustrates bones, fontanels, and sutures on the fetal skull. What does "A" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior fontanel 
B)  posterior fontanel 
C)  parietal bone 
D)  sagittal suture 
E)  occipital bone 
A)  anterior fontanel 
B)  posterior fontanel 
C)  parietal bone 
D)  sagittal suture 
E)  occipital bone

Question 9

This type of joint is multiaxial allowing a wide range of movement.

Accepted Answer

A)  saddle 
B)  hinge 
C)  pivot 
D)  plane 
E)  ball and socket 
A)  saddle 
B)  hinge 
C)  pivot 
D)  plane 
E)  ball and socket

Question 10

The opposite of extension is

Accepted Answer

A)  inversion. 
B)  protraction. 
C)  elevation. 
D)  pronation. 
E)  flexion. 
A)  inversion. 
B)  protraction. 
C)  elevation. 
D)  pronation. 
E)  flexion.

Question 11

Pain in a synovial joint such as the hip can occur because of irritation of the nerves in the

Accepted Answer

A)  fibrous capsule of the joint. 
B)  articular cartilage of the femur. 
C)  synovial fluid. 
D)  joint cavity. 
E)  bone. 
A)  fibrous capsule of the joint. 
B)  articular cartilage of the femur. 
C)  synovial fluid. 
D)  joint cavity. 
E)  bone.

Question 12

Moving the mandible to the side as when grinding the teeth is

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral flexion. 
B)  lateral excursion. 
C)  elevation. 
D)  inversion. 
A)  lateral flexion. 
B)  lateral excursion. 
C)  elevation. 
D)  inversion.

Question 13

Rheumatoid arthritis 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 14

A tennis player goes to the doctor and is told he has a torn rotator cuff. He has injured his

Accepted Answer

A)  neck. 
B)  shoulder. 
C)  hip. 
D)  knee. 
E)  elbow. 
A)  neck. 
B)  shoulder. 
C)  hip. 
D)  knee. 
E)  elbow.

Question 15

The type of movements where one linear part of the body bends relative to another part would be ______ movements.

Accepted Answer

A)  circular 
B)  angular 
C)  linear 
D)  gliding 
A)  circular 
B)  angular 
C)  linear 
D)  gliding

Question 16

Rotating the forearm so that the palm faces posteriorly is called

Accepted Answer

A)  circumduction. 
B)  rotation. 
C)  hyperextension. 
D)  supination. 
E)  pronation. 
A)  circumduction. 
B)  rotation. 
C)  hyperextension. 
D)  supination. 
E)  pronation.

Question 17

What does structure "E" represent on the diagram?

Accepted Answer

A)  tendon 
B)  articular cartilage 
C)  bursa 
D)  fibrous capsule 
E)  synovial membrane 
A)  tendon 
B)  articular cartilage 
C)  bursa 
D)  fibrous capsule 
E)  synovial membrane

Question 18

Which of the following does NOT occur due to the effects 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 19

The figure illustrates a posterior view of the right knee joint. What does "B" 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

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.

Exam 8: Joints and Movement

The thick fibrocartilage disks found in the knee joint are called

The muscles that hold the humeral head within the glenoid cavity are collectively called the

Turning a structure around its longitudinal axis is called

The knee joint is an example of a _____ joint.

Which of the following is a synovial joint?

Raul's father tells him not to slouch, and to put his shoulders back. What specifically must Raul do to improve his posture?

The anterior cruciate ligament prevents _____ displacement of the tibia.

The figure illustrates bones, fontanels, and sutures on the fetal skull. What does "A" represent?

This type of joint is multiaxial allowing a wide range of movement.

The opposite of extension is

Pain in a synovial joint such as the hip can occur because of irritation of the nerves in the

Moving the mandible to the side as when grinding the teeth is

Rheumatoid arthritis is

A tennis player goes to the doctor and is told he has a torn rotator cuff. He has injured his

The type of movements where one linear part of the body bends relative to another part would be ______ movements.

Rotating the forearm so that the palm faces posteriorly is called

What does structure "E" represent on the diagram?

Which of the following does NOT occur due to the effects of aging on the joints?

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

Ellipsoid joints

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