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

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 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

A synchondrosis

Accepted Answer

A)  is a type of gomphosis. 
B)  is freely movable. 
C)  may be temporary. 
D)  is found in the arm. 
E)  is not found in a growing long bone. 
A)  is a type of gomphosis. 
B)  is freely movable. 
C)  may be temporary. 
D)  is found in the arm. 
E)  is not found in a growing long bone.

Question 5

Which of the following joints is most movable?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What does structure "B" 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 7

If you ask someone a question and they do not know the answer, which type of nonverbal expression are you likely to get from that person?

Accepted Answer

A)  elevation of the clavicles and scapulae 
B)  hyperextension of the back 
C)  pronation of the forearm 
D)  flexion of the forearm 
E)  lateral flexion of the trunk 
A)  elevation of the clavicles and scapulae 
B)  hyperextension of the back 
C)  pronation of the forearm 
D)  flexion of the forearm 
E)  lateral flexion of the trunk

Question 8

Which of the following statements concerning sutures is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  They may become completely immovable in adults. 
B)  The opposing bones in the joint interdigitate for stability. 
C)  The tissue between the bones is hyaline cartilage. 
D)  The periosteum of adjacent bones is continuous over the joint. 
E)  Membranes, called fontanels, are present in some sutures at birth. 
A)  They may become completely immovable in adults. 
B)  The opposing bones in the joint interdigitate for stability. 
C)  The tissue between the bones is hyaline cartilage. 
D)  The periosteum of adjacent bones is continuous over the joint. 
E)  Membranes, called fontanels, are present in some sutures at birth.

Question 9

Articular cartilage

Accepted Answer

A)  is a double layer of tissue that encloses a joint. 
B)  is a thin lubricating film covering the surface of a joint. 
C)  provides a smooth surface where bones meet. 
D)  is a layer of tissue that is continuous with the periosteum. 
E)  lines the joint everywhere except over the articular cartilage. 
A)  is a double layer of tissue that encloses a joint. 
B)  is a thin lubricating film covering the surface of a joint. 
C)  provides a smooth surface where bones meet. 
D)  is a layer of tissue that is continuous with the periosteum. 
E)  lines the joint everywhere except over the articular cartilage.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Which of the following movements is possible at the hip or coxal joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  rotation 
B)  flexion 
C)  adduction 
D)  circumduction 
E)  All of these are possible. 
A)  rotation 
B)  flexion 
C)  adduction 
D)  circumduction 
E)  All of these are possible.

Question 13

The opposite of eversion is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

The range of motion determined by the joint's muscular contraction is range of motion requires some external force such as manipulation in therapy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The range of motion determined by the...

Question 15

What does structure "C" 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 16

The three arches of the foot

Accepted Answer

A)  transfer weight from the tibia to the femur. 
B)  distribute the weight of the body during standing and walking. 
C)  form a hinge joint. 
D)  are highest on the lateral side of the foot. 
E)  form after birth. 
A)  transfer weight from the tibia to the femur. 
B)  distribute the weight of the body during standing and walking. 
C)  form a hinge joint. 
D)  are highest on the lateral side of the foot. 
E)  form after birth.

Question 17

Which of the following does NOT influence the range of motion of a joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  the shape of the articular surfaces of the bones 
B)  the amount and shape of cartilage 
C)  the amount of fluid in and around the joint 
D)  the strength and location of tendons and ligaments 
E)  All of these influence range of motion. 
A)  the shape of the articular surfaces of the bones 
B)  the amount and shape of cartilage 
C)  the amount of fluid in and around the joint 
D)  the strength and location of tendons and ligaments 
E)  All of these influence range of motion.

Question 18

Harry is told he has structural damage to his dentoalveolar joint. Where specifically is the problem area?

Accepted Answer

A)  Between his sacrum and coxa. 
B)  At his symphysis pubis. 
C)  In his cervical region between the atlas and axis. 
D)  Between his tooth socket and tooth. 
E)  At the suture between the two parietal bones. 
A)  Between his sacrum and coxa. 
B)  At his symphysis pubis. 
C)  In his cervical region between the atlas and axis. 
D)  Between his tooth socket and tooth. 
E)  At the suture between the two parietal bones.

Question 19

The medial meniscus is in the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Exam 8: Joints and Movement

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

Bowing the head is an example of

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

A synchondrosis

Which of the following joints is most movable?

What does structure "B" represent on the diagram?

If you ask someone a question and they do not know the answer, which type of nonverbal expression are you likely to get from that person?

Which of the following statements concerning sutures is false?

Articular cartilage

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

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

Which of the following movements is possible at the hip or coxal joint?

The opposite of eversion is

The range of motion determined by the joint's muscular contraction is range of motion requires some external force such as manipulation in therapy.

What does structure "C" represent on the diagram?

The three arches of the foot

Which of the following does NOT influence the range of motion of a joint?

Harry is told he has structural damage to his dentoalveolar joint. Where specifically is the problem area?

The medial meniscus is in the

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

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