Question 1

The most common type of joint inflammation is called

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 2

Asuture is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  synarthrosis. 
B)  syndesmosis. 
C)  symphysis. 
D)  diarthrosis. 
E)  amphiarthrosis. 
A)  synarthrosis. 
B)  syndesmosis. 
C)  symphysis. 
D)  diarthrosis. 
E)  amphiarthrosis.

Question 3

The three functions of synovial fluid are nutrient distribution, shock absorption, and

Accepted Answer

A)  stabilization. 
B)  lubrication. 
C)  padding. 
D)  strengthening. 
E)  enzyme secretion. 
A)  stabilization. 
B)  lubrication. 
C)  padding. 
D)  strengthening. 
E)  enzyme secretion.

Question 4

Syndesmosis is to ligament as symphysis is to

Accepted Answer

A)  fibrous cartilage. 
B)  dense regular connective tissue. 
C)  periodontal ligament. 
D)  rigid cartilaginous bridge. 
E)  completely fused. 
A)  fibrous cartilage. 
B)  dense regular connective tissue. 
C)  periodontal ligament. 
D)  rigid cartilaginous bridge. 
E)  completely fused.

Question 5

You ________ your mandible when you grasp your upper lip with your lower teeth.

Accepted Answer

A)  rotate 
B)  extend 
C)  pivot 
D)  protract 
E)  pronate 
A)  rotate 
B)  extend 
C)  pivot 
D)  protract 
E)  pronate

Question 6

The intervertebral disc joint is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  synarthrosis. 
B)  glide joint. 
C)  condylar joint. 
D)  synchondrosis. 
E)  symphysis. 
A)  synarthrosis. 
B)  glide joint. 
C)  condylar joint. 
D)  synchondrosis. 
E)  symphysis.

Question 7

An epiphyseal line is an example of a

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The joint that permits the greatest range of mobility of any joint in the body is the ________ joint.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

The knee joint is stabilized by ________ major ligaments.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  5 
C)  7 
D)  9 
E)  11 
A)  3 
B)  5 
C)  7 
D)  9 
E)  11

Question 10

In-Text Figure Based Questions
-List the various types of angular movements. (Figure 9-3)

Accepted Answer

A)  inversion and eversion 
B)  dorsiflexion and plantar flexion 
C)  circumduction 
D)  pronation and supination 
E)  flexion/extension/hyperextension, abduction/adduction, and circumduction 
A)  inversion and eversion 
B)  dorsiflexion and plantar flexion 
C)  circumduction 
D)  pronation and supination 
E)  flexion/extension/hyperextension, abduction/adduction, and circumduction

Question 11

The anterior longitudinal ligament is

Accepted Answer

A)  a paired ligament that connects 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 connects 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.

Question 12

Which of the following types of joints is monaxial, but capable of only rotation?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

The ligament that provides support to the front of the knee joint is the ________ ligament.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

When the triceps brachii muscle contracts, what movements does it produce?

Accepted Answer

The triceps brachii attaches t

Exam 9: Joints

The most common type of joint inflammation is called

Asuture is an example of a(n)

The three functions of synovial fluid are nutrient distribution, shock absorption, and

Syndesmosis is to ligament as symphysis is to

You ________ your mandible when you grasp your upper lip with your lower teeth.

The intervertebral disc joint is called a

An epiphyseal line is an example of a

The joint that permits the greatest range of mobility of any joint in the body is the ________ joint.

The knee joint is stabilized by ________ major ligaments.

In-Text Figure Based Questions -List the various types of angular movements. (Figure 9-3)

The anterior longitudinal ligament is

Which of the following types of joints is monaxial, but capable of only rotation?

The ligament that provides support to the front of the knee joint is the ________ ligament.

When the triceps brachii muscle contracts, what movements does it produce?

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