Question 1

Which ligament connects the clavicle and the acromion?

Accepted Answer

A)  coracohumeral 
B)  coracoacromial 
C)  coracoclavicular 
D)  glenohumeral 
E)  acromioclavicular 
A)  coracohumeral 
B)  coracoacromial 
C)  coracoclavicular 
D)  glenohumeral 
E)  acromioclavicular

Question 2

The elbow joint is extremely stable because

Accepted Answer

A)  the ulna and humerus interlock. 
B)  the articular capsule is thin. 
C)  the capsule lacks ligaments. 
D)  several muscles support the joint capsule. 
E)  the joint lacks bursae. 
A)  the ulna and humerus interlock. 
B)  the articular capsule is thin. 
C)  the capsule lacks ligaments. 
D)  several muscles support the joint capsule. 
E)  the joint lacks bursae.

Question 3

The gelatinous core of an intervertebral disc is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  annulus fibrosus. 
B)  nucleus pulposus. 
C)  synovial fluid. 
D)  gelatinous pulposus. 
E)  gelatinous fibrosus. 
A)  annulus fibrosus. 
B)  nucleus pulposus. 
C)  synovial fluid. 
D)  gelatinous pulposus. 
E)  gelatinous fibrosus.

Question 4

The ankle joint is an example of a(n) ________ joint.

Accepted Answer

A)  condylar 
B)  saddle 
C)  hinge 
D)  ball-and-socket 
E)  gliding 
A)  condylar 
B)  saddle 
C)  hinge 
D)  ball-and-socket 
E)  gliding

Question 5

Which of the following movements is a good example of flexion?

Accepted Answer

A)  opening the mouth 
B)  turning the hand palm upward 
C)  extreme bending of the head backwards 
D)  bending the elbow 
E)  spreading the fingers 
A)  opening the mouth 
B)  turning the hand palm upward 
C)  extreme bending of the head backwards 
D)  bending the elbow 
E)  spreading the fingers

Question 6

Mike falls off his skateboard and sprains his ankle. Which of the following most likely occurs with thistype of accident?

Accepted Answer

A)  A bursa is damaged and leaks synovial fluid. 
B)  A ligament is stretched and collagen fibers in the ligament are damaged. 
C)  Articulating bones are forced out of position and ligaments are torn. 
D)  Dislocation of the ankle occurs. 
E)  The tibia is broken and must be set in a cast. 
A)  A bursa is damaged and leaks synovial fluid. 
B)  A ligament is stretched and collagen fibers in the ligament are damaged. 
C)  Articulating bones are forced out of position and ligaments are torn. 
D)  Dislocation of the ankle occurs. 
E)  The tibia is broken and must be set in a cast.

Question 7

Which of the following ligaments assists in stabilization of the shoulder joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  coracoacromial 
B)  subscapularis 
C)  coracoclavicular 
D)  coracoacromial and subscapular ligaments 
E)  coracoacromial and coracoclavicular ligaments 
A)  coracoacromial 
B)  subscapularis 
C)  coracoclavicular 
D)  coracoacromial and subscapular ligaments 
E)  coracoacromial and coracoclavicular ligaments

Question 8

Why is the inferior region of the shoulder joint most vulnerable to dislocation?

Accepted Answer

The anterior, superior, and posterior su

Question 9

In the knee joint, the medial and lateral menisci

Accepted Answer

A)  are cartilages that bind the knee to the tibia. 
B)  act as cushions between the articulating surfaces. 
C)  take the place of bursae. 
D)  are found between the patella and femur. 
E)  are prominent fat pads to protect the articulating bones. 
A)  are cartilages that bind the knee to the tibia. 
B)  act as cushions between the articulating surfaces. 
C)  take the place of bursae. 
D)  are found between the patella and femur. 
E)  are prominent fat pads to protect the articulating bones.

Question 10

Complete dislocation of the knee is rare because

Accepted Answer

A)  the knee is protected by the patella. 
B)  the femur articulates with the tibia at the knee. 
C)  the knee contains seven major ligaments. 
D)  the knee contains fat pads to absorb shocks. 
E)  the knee is extremely resilient. 
A)  the knee is protected by the patella. 
B)  the femur articulates with the tibia at the knee. 
C)  the knee contains seven major ligaments. 
D)  the knee contains fat pads to absorb shocks. 
E)  the knee is extremely resilient.

Question 11

The back of the knee joint is reinforced by ________ ligaments.

Accepted Answer

A)  tibial collateral 
B)  anterior cruciate 
C)  posterior cruciate 
D)  patellar 
E)  popliteal 
A)  tibial collateral 
B)  anterior cruciate 
C)  posterior cruciate 
D)  patellar 
E)  popliteal

Question 12

Figure 9-1 A Simplified Sectional View of the Knee Joint
  
Use Figure 9-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "2."

Accepted Answer

A)  serous membrane 
B)  synovial membrane 
C)  joint capsule 
D)  periosteum 
E)  intracapsular ligament 
A)  serous membrane 
B)  synovial membrane 
C)  joint capsule 
D)  periosteum 
E)  intracapsular ligament

Question 13

The joint between the trapezium and metacarpal bone of the thumb is an example of a ________ joint.

Accepted Answer

A)  saddle 
B)  gliding 
C)  condylar 
D)  hinge 
E)  pivot 
A)  saddle 
B)  gliding 
C)  condylar 
D)  hinge 
E)  pivot

Question 14

A ________ is a tender nodule formed around bursae over the base of the great toe.

Accepted Answer

A)  spur 
B)  blister 
C)  callus 
D)  bunion 
E)  pimple 
A)  spur 
B)  blister 
C)  callus 
D)  bunion 
E)  pimple

Question 15

Figure 9-2 Bones of the Wrist and Hand
  
Use Figure 9-2 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the type of joint at label "1."

Accepted Answer

A)  hinge 
B)  condylar 
C)  gliding 
D)  saddle 
E)  pivot 
A)  hinge 
B)  condylar 
C)  gliding 
D)  saddle 
E)  pivot

Question 16

The atlantoaxial joint is an example of a ________ joint.

Accepted Answer

A)  ball and socket 
B)  pivot 
C)  gliding 
D)  condyloid 
E)  saddle 
A)  ball and socket 
B)  pivot 
C)  gliding 
D)  condyloid 
E)  saddle

Question 17

Monaxial joints are known as ________ joints.

Accepted Answer

A)  saddle 
B)  gliding 
C)  ball-and-socket 
D)  condylar 
E)  hinge 
A)  saddle 
B)  gliding 
C)  ball-and-socket 
D)  condylar 
E)  hinge

Question 18

Which of the following is one of the four major types of synarthrotic joints?

Accepted Answer

A)  suture 
B)  gomphosis 
C)  synchondrosis 
D)  synostosis 
E)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  suture 
B)  gomphosis 
C)  synchondrosis 
D)  synostosis 
E)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 19

In ________ crystals of uric acid form within the synovial fluid of joints.

Accepted Answer

A)  rheumatism 
B)  degenerative joint disease 
C)  rheumatoid arthritis 
D)  osteoporosis 
E)  gouty arthritis 
A)  rheumatism 
B)  degenerative joint disease 
C)  rheumatoid arthritis 
D)  osteoporosis 
E)  gouty arthritis

Question 20

The flava ligament is

Accepted Answer

A)  a paired ligament that connect the laminae of adjacent vertebrae. 
B)  a fibrous band that connects the posterior surfaces of adjacent vertebral bodies. 
C)  a band of fibrous tissue connecting the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae. 
D)  a longitudinal fibrous band that is attached to the tips of spinous processes from C7 to the sacrum. 
E)  a wide fibrous band that connect the anterior surfaces of the adjacent vertebral bodies. 
A)  a paired ligament that connect the laminae of adjacent vertebrae. 
B)  a fibrous band that connects the posterior surfaces of adjacent vertebral bodies. 
C)  a band of fibrous tissue connecting the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae. 
D)  a longitudinal fibrous band that is attached to the tips of spinous processes from C7 to the sacrum. 
E)  a wide fibrous band that connect the anterior surfaces of the adjacent vertebral bodies.

Exam 9: Joints

Which ligament connects the clavicle and the acromion?

The elbow joint is extremely stable because

The gelatinous core of an intervertebral disc is called the

The ankle joint is an example of a(n) ________ joint.

Which of the following movements is a good example of flexion?

Mike falls off his skateboard and sprains his ankle. Which of the following most likely occurs with thistype of accident?

Which of the following ligaments assists in stabilization of the shoulder joint?

Why is the inferior region of the shoulder joint most vulnerable to dislocation?

In the knee joint, the medial and lateral menisci

Complete dislocation of the knee is rare because

The back of the knee joint is reinforced by ________ ligaments.

Figure 9-1 A Simplified Sectional View of the Knee Joint Use Figure 9-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "2."

The joint between the trapezium and metacarpal bone of the thumb is an example of a ________ joint.

A ________ is a tender nodule formed around bursae over the base of the great toe.

Figure 9-2 Bones of the Wrist and Hand Use Figure 9-2 to answer the following questions: -Identify the type of joint at label "1."

The atlantoaxial joint is an example of a ________ joint.

Monaxial joints are known as ________ joints.

Which of the following is one of the four major types of synarthrotic joints?

In ________ crystals of uric acid form within the synovial fluid of joints.

The flava ligament is

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