Question 1

Perhaps the simplest synovial joint, a(n) ________ joint occurs when two flat surfaces of bones move over each other.

Accepted Answer

gliding

Question 2

Hyaline cartilage forms many menisci, such as are found in the temporomandibular joint and the knee joint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Arthroplasty is the process of replacing a diseased joint with an artificial joint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

What type of excessive motion do anterior ligaments resist?

Accepted Answer

A)  abduction 
B)  adduction 
C)  extension 
D)  flexion 
A)  abduction 
B)  adduction 
C)  extension 
D)  flexion

Question 5

Figure 9.2
Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Which letter indicates an example of an interphalangeal joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 6

By plantar flexing your feet at the ankle joints, you will

Accepted Answer

A)  stand on your toes. 
B)  stand back on your heels. 
C)  stand on the medial margins of your feet. 
D)  turn your big toes laterally. 
A)  stand on your toes. 
B)  stand back on your heels. 
C)  stand on the medial margins of your feet. 
D)  turn your big toes laterally.

Question 7

A condition that commonly leads to neck pain, ear problems, and pain when opening the mouth is

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoarthritis. 
B)  temporomandibular disorder. 
C)  sutural disorders. 
D)  gout. 
A)  osteoarthritis. 
B)  temporomandibular disorder. 
C)  sutural disorders. 
D)  gout.

Question 8

Figure 9.2
Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Which letter indicates the proximal articulation between the tibia and fibula and is a diarthrotic plane joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 9

This joint is structurally reinforced by talofibular and tibiofibular ligaments.

Accepted Answer

The answer of This joint is structurally reinforced by talofibular...

Question 10

The main movements occurring at the ankle joint are

Accepted Answer

A)  plantar flexion and dorsiflexion. 
B)  inversion and eversion. 
C)  abduction and adduction. 
D)  supination and pronation. 
A)  plantar flexion and dorsiflexion. 
B)  inversion and eversion. 
C)  abduction and adduction. 
D)  supination and pronation.

Question 11

Figure 9.3
Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Which letter indicates the knuckle or metacarpophalangeal joint,which is a diarthrotic joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 12

Capsular ligaments

Accepted Answer

A)  are covered by synovial membrane. 
B)  are located outside the joint capsule. 
C)  are thickened parts of the joint capsule itself. 
D)  separate the synovial cavity into compartments. 
A)  are covered by synovial membrane. 
B)  are located outside the joint capsule. 
C)  are thickened parts of the joint capsule itself. 
D)  separate the synovial cavity into compartments.

Question 13

Which of the factors listed below contributes least to hip joint stability?

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle tone 
B)  ligaments in the articular capsule 
C)  the deep socket 
D)  ligaments attached to the head of the femur 
A)  muscle tone 
B)  ligaments in the articular capsule 
C)  the deep socket 
D)  ligaments attached to the head of the femur

Question 14

Based on the definition of luxation, a subluxation must be

Accepted Answer

A)  a mild case of Lyme disease. 
B)  rheumatoid arthritis on one side of the body only. 
C)  reduction of a joint. 
D)  a partially dislocated joint. 
A)  a mild case of Lyme disease. 
B)  rheumatoid arthritis on one side of the body only. 
C)  reduction of a joint. 
D)  a partially dislocated joint.

Question 15

Tendon sheaths

Accepted Answer

A)  surround all tendons. 
B)  contain articular cartilages. 
C)  differ from bursae in that they are not lubricating in function. 
D)  wrap the tendons that are crowded in the carpal tunnel. 
A)  surround all tendons. 
B)  contain articular cartilages. 
C)  differ from bursae in that they are not lubricating in function. 
D)  wrap the tendons that are crowded in the carpal tunnel.

Question 16

Articular discs are found in all of the following joints except the

Accepted Answer

A)  sternoclavicular. 
B)  temporomandibular. 
C)  tibiofemoral. 
D)  vertebrocostal. 
A)  sternoclavicular. 
B)  temporomandibular. 
C)  tibiofemoral. 
D)  vertebrocostal.

Question 17

One could characterize a bursa as a sac of synovial fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A pre-adolescent has more joints than an adult because of these immovable cartilaginous joints.

Accepted Answer

A)  sutures 
B)  epiphyseal plates 
C)  synovial joints 
D)  gomphoses 
A)  sutures 
B)  epiphyseal plates 
C)  synovial joints 
D)  gomphoses

Question 19

Besides helping to "lock" the knee, the posterior cruciate ligament

Accepted Answer

A)  prevents posterior sliding of the tibia when the leg is flexed at the knee. 
B)  holds the patella to the tibia. 
C)  prevents all medial rotation on the femoral condyles. 
D)  breaks more frequently than the anterior cruciate ligament. 
A)  prevents posterior sliding of the tibia when the leg is flexed at the knee. 
B)  holds the patella to the tibia. 
C)  prevents all medial rotation on the femoral condyles. 
D)  breaks more frequently than the anterior cruciate ligament.

Question 20

Which of the following movements is not possible at the condyloid metacarpophalangeal joints of fingers 2-5?

Accepted Answer

A)  flexion 
B)  circumduction 
C)  adduction 
D)  rotation 
A)  flexion 
B)  circumduction 
C)  adduction 
D)  rotation

Exam 9: Joints

Perhaps the simplest synovial joint, a(n) ________ joint occurs when two flat surfaces of bones move over each other.

Hyaline cartilage forms many menisci, such as are found in the temporomandibular joint and the knee joint.

Arthroplasty is the process of replacing a diseased joint with an artificial joint.

What type of excessive motion do anterior ligaments resist?

Figure 9.2 Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Which letter indicates an example of an interphalangeal joint?

By plantar flexing your feet at the ankle joints, you will

A condition that commonly leads to neck pain, ear problems, and pain when opening the mouth is

Figure 9.2 Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Which letter indicates the proximal articulation between the tibia and fibula and is a diarthrotic plane joint?

This joint is structurally reinforced by talofibular and tibiofibular ligaments.

The main movements occurring at the ankle joint are

Figure 9.3 Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Which letter indicates the knuckle or metacarpophalangeal joint,which is a diarthrotic joint?

Capsular ligaments

Which of the factors listed below contributes least to hip joint stability?

Based on the definition of luxation, a subluxation must be

Tendon sheaths

Articular discs are found in all of the following joints except the

One could characterize a bursa as a sac of synovial fluid.

A pre-adolescent has more joints than an adult because of these immovable cartilaginous joints.

Besides helping to "lock" the knee, the posterior cruciate ligament

Which of the following movements is not possible at the condyloid metacarpophalangeal joints of fingers 2-5?

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