Question 1

Turning the ankle so that the plantar surface faces laterally is

Accepted Answer

A)  eversion. 
B)  inversion. 
C)  supination. 
D)  retraction. 
A)  eversion. 
B)  inversion. 
C)  supination. 
D)  retraction.

Question 2

The tightness of the ligaments at each joint is the only limiting factor of movement at that joint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The figure illustrates a posterior view of the right knee joint. What does "A" 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 4

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 5

Delores is seeing a neurologist for severe inflammation in a specific type of joint. Which of these joints would be most likely to cause problems with the spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

A)  cubital joint 
B)  glenohumeral joint 
C)  atlantoaxial joint 
D)  sternoclavicular joint 
E)  talocrural joint 
A)  cubital joint 
B)  glenohumeral joint 
C)  atlantoaxial joint 
D)  sternoclavicular joint 
E)  talocrural joint

Question 6

The figure illustrates a posterior view of the right knee joint. What does "D" 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 7

The synovial membrane

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 8

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

In a syndesmosis

Accepted Answer

A)  there is an osseous union between the bones of the joint. 
B)  the bones are held together by ligaments called interosseous membranes. 
C)  it is not unusual to find discs of cartilage. 
D)  no movement occurs. 
E)  there is a great range of motion. 
A)  there is an osseous union between the bones of the joint. 
B)  the bones are held together by ligaments called interosseous membranes. 
C)  it is not unusual to find discs of cartilage. 
D)  no movement occurs. 
E)  there is a great range of motion.

Question 10

The opposite of depression 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

Abnormal forced extension beyond normal range of motion 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 12

Hyaluronic acid

Accepted Answer

A)  contributes to the rigidity of a joint. 
B)  is found in the synovial membrane. 
C)  is responsible for the lubricating properties of synovial fluid. 
D)  makes up most of the matrix of hyaline cartilage. 
E)  makes surfaces rough. 
A)  contributes to the rigidity of a joint. 
B)  is found in the synovial membrane. 
C)  is responsible for the lubricating properties of synovial fluid. 
D)  makes up most of the matrix of hyaline cartilage. 
E)  makes surfaces rough.

Question 13

Osteoarthritis usually is caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  wear and tear of the joint. 
B)  increased uric acid in the blood. 
C)  an autoimmune disorder. 
D)  a bacterial infection in the joint. 
E)  bursitis. 
A)  wear and tear of the joint. 
B)  increased uric acid in the blood. 
C)  an autoimmune disorder. 
D)  a bacterial infection in the joint. 
E)  bursitis.

Question 14

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 15

The fibrous capsule

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 16

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

The opposite of supination is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Which of the following statements concerning bursae is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are filled with air. 
B)  They are a cellular cushion. 
C)  They carry blood vessels to joints. 
D)  They are formed by an extension of the synovial membrane. 
E)  They bind tendons to ligaments. 
A)  They are filled with air. 
B)  They are a cellular cushion. 
C)  They carry blood vessels to joints. 
D)  They are formed by an extension of the synovial membrane. 
E)  They bind tendons to ligaments.

Question 20

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

Turning the ankle so that the plantar surface faces laterally is

The tightness of the ligaments at each joint is the only limiting factor of movement at that joint.

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

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

Delores is seeing a neurologist for severe inflammation in a specific type of joint. Which of these joints would be most likely to cause problems with the spinal cord?

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

The synovial membrane

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

In a syndesmosis

The opposite of depression is

Abnormal forced extension beyond normal range of motion is called

Hyaluronic acid

Osteoarthritis usually is caused by

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

The fibrous capsule

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

Lyme disease is

The opposite of supination is

Which of the following statements concerning bursae is true?

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

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