Question 1

The epiphyseal plate of a growing bone is actually a temporary joint called a

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

A sharp object penetrated a synovial joint. From the following list of structures, select the order in which they were penetrated. (1) tendon or muscle
(2) ligament
(3) fibrous capsule
(4) skin
(5) synovial membrane

Accepted Answer

A)  4, 1, 2, 5, 3 
B)  4, 5, 1, 2, 3 
C)  4, 3, 2, 5, 1 
D)  4, 1, 2, 3, 5 
E)  4, 2, 1, 5, 3 
A)  4, 1, 2, 5, 3 
B)  4, 5, 1, 2, 3 
C)  4, 3, 2, 5, 1 
D)  4, 1, 2, 3, 5 
E)  4, 2, 1, 5, 3

Question 3

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 4

Synovial fluid

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 5

The figure illustrates structures in the right temporomandibular joint (lateral view). What does "E" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral ligament 
B)  mandible 
C)  zygomatic arch 
D)  styloid process 
E)  stylomandibular ligament 
A)  lateral ligament 
B)  mandible 
C)  zygomatic arch 
D)  styloid process 
E)  stylomandibular ligament

Question 6

Rotating the forearm so that the palm faces anteriorly 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 7

The subscapular and subacromial bursa are associated with the _________ joint.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The figure illustrates structures in the right temporomandibular joint (lateral view). What does "A" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral ligament 
B)  mandible 
C)  zygomatic arch 
D)  styloid process 
E)  stylomandibular ligament 
A)  lateral ligament 
B)  mandible 
C)  zygomatic arch 
D)  styloid process 
E)  stylomandibular ligament

Question 9

The inability to produce the fluid that keeps most joints moist indicates a disorder of the

Accepted Answer

A)  cruciate ligament. 
B)  synovial membrane. 
C)  articular cartilage. 
D)  bursae. 
E)  mucus membrane. 
A)  cruciate ligament. 
B)  synovial membrane. 
C)  articular cartilage. 
D)  bursae. 
E)  mucus membrane.

Question 10

An example of a symphysis is the

Accepted Answer

A)  elbow joint. 
B)  temporomandibular joint. 
C)  costovertebral joint. 
D)  intervertebral joint. 
E)  sacroiliac joint. 
A)  elbow joint. 
B)  temporomandibular joint. 
C)  costovertebral joint. 
D)  intervertebral joint. 
E)  sacroiliac joint.

Question 11

The figure illustrates structures in the right temporomandibular joint (lateral view). What does "C" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral ligament 
B)  mandible 
C)  zygomatic arch 
D)  styloid process 
E)  stylomandibular ligament 
A)  lateral ligament 
B)  mandible 
C)  zygomatic arch 
D)  styloid process 
E)  stylomandibular ligament

Question 12

Cartilaginous joints unite two bones by means of _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

The figure illustrates the joints and bones of the rib cage. What does "E" 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

The type of movement between carpal bones is described as

Accepted Answer

A)  pivot. 
B)  adduction. 
C)  extension. 
D)  flexion. 
E)  gliding. 
A)  pivot. 
B)  adduction. 
C)  extension. 
D)  flexion. 
E)  gliding.

Question 15

A synchondrosis contains ___ cartilage.

Accepted Answer

A)  synchronous 
B)  fibrous 
C)  elastic 
D)  reticular 
E)  hyaline 
A)  synchronous 
B)  fibrous 
C)  elastic 
D)  reticular 
E)  hyaline

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a cartilaginous joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  epiphyseal plates 
B)  intervertebral disks 
C)  fontanelles 
D)  sternocostal joint 
E)  manubriosternal joint 
A)  epiphyseal plates 
B)  intervertebral disks 
C)  fontanelles 
D)  sternocostal joint 
E)  manubriosternal joint

Question 17

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 18

The figure illustrates structures in the right temporomandibular joint (lateral view). What does "B" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral ligament 
B)  mandible 
C)  zygomatic arch 
D)  styloid process 
E)  stylomandibular ligament 
A)  lateral ligament 
B)  mandible 
C)  zygomatic arch 
D)  styloid process 
E)  stylomandibular ligament

Question 19

Which of the following statements concerning the ankle joint is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The calcaneus articulates with the tibia to form this joint. 
B)  Most common injuries to this joint occur because of a forceful inversion of the foot. 
C)  A capsule of hyaline cartilage surrounds the joint. 
D)  The lateral collateral ligament helps to stabilize this joint. 
E)  It is a pivot joint. 
A)  The calcaneus articulates with the tibia to form this joint. 
B)  Most common injuries to this joint occur because of a forceful inversion of the foot. 
C)  A capsule of hyaline cartilage surrounds the joint. 
D)  The lateral collateral ligament helps to stabilize this joint. 
E)  It is a pivot joint.

Question 20

The range of motion that can be accomplished at a joint by muscular contraction is range of motion.
The amount of motion or movement at a joint when moved by an outside force is the range of motion.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The range of motion that can be...

Exam 8: Joints and Movement

The epiphyseal plate of a growing bone is actually a temporary joint called a

A sharp object penetrated a synovial joint. From the following list of structures, select the order in which they were penetrated. (1) tendon or muscle (2) ligament (3) fibrous capsule (4) skin (5) synovial membrane

Arthritis is

Synovial fluid

The figure illustrates structures in the right temporomandibular joint (lateral view). What does "E" represent?

Rotating the forearm so that the palm faces anteriorly is called

The subscapular and subacromial bursa are associated with the _________ joint.

The figure illustrates structures in the right temporomandibular joint (lateral view). What does "A" represent?

The inability to produce the fluid that keeps most joints moist indicates a disorder of the

An example of a symphysis is the

The figure illustrates structures in the right temporomandibular joint (lateral view). What does "C" represent?

Cartilaginous joints unite two bones by means of _____.

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

The type of movement between carpal bones is described as

A synchondrosis contains ___ cartilage.

Which of the following is NOT a cartilaginous joint?

The glenoid labrum is part of the _____ joint while the acetabular labrum is part of the _____ joint.

The figure illustrates structures in the right temporomandibular joint (lateral view). What does "B" represent?

Which of the following statements concerning the ankle joint is true?

The range of motion that can be accomplished at a joint by muscular contraction is range of motion. The amount of motion or movement at a joint when moved by an outside force is the range of motion.

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