Question 1

Which of the following are classifications of synovial joints?

Accepted Answer

A) uniaxial and biaxial 
B) biaxial and triaxial 
C) triaxial and nonaxial 
D) all of these 
A) uniaxial and biaxial 
B) biaxial and triaxial 
C) triaxial and nonaxial 
D) all of these D

Question 2

The weight-bearing joints are found in the:

Accepted Answer

A) upper extremity and the lower extremity 
B) lower extremity and the spine 
C) upper extremity and the spine 
D) lower extremity,upper extremity,and the spine 
A) upper extremity and the lower extremity 
B) lower extremity and the spine 
C) upper extremity and the spine 
D) lower extremity,upper extremity,and the spine B

Question 3

The major function of a joint is to:

Accepted Answer

A) allow movement 
B) bear weight 
C) absorb shock. 
D) provide stability 
A) allow movement 
B) bear weight 
C) absorb shock. 
D) provide stability A

Question 4

A meniscus is an articular disc that has what shape?

Accepted Answer

A) ring 
B) crescent 
C) square 
D) linear 
A) ring 
B) crescent 
C) square 
D) linear

Question 5

What type of joint is the articulation between the tibia and fibula?

Accepted Answer

A) synchondrosis 
B) suture 
C) syndesmosis 
D) cartilaginous 
A) synchondrosis 
B) suture 
C) syndesmosis 
D) cartilaginous

Question 6

What are the three functional classifications of joints?

Accepted Answer

A) fibrous,cartilaginous,and synovial 
B) synarthrotic,amphiarthrotic,and diarthrotic 
C) synovial,diarthrotic,and muscular 
D) synarthrotic,amphiarthrotic,and synovial 
A) fibrous,cartilaginous,and synovial 
B) synarthrotic,amphiarthrotic,and diarthrotic 
C) synovial,diarthrotic,and muscular 
D) synarthrotic,amphiarthrotic,and synovial

Question 7

Which of the following types of joints is the elbow joint?

Accepted Answer

A) nonaxial 
B) uniaxial 
C) biaxial 
D) triaxial 
A) nonaxial 
B) uniaxial 
C) biaxial 
D) triaxial

Question 8

The function of a joint is to do what for movement?

Accepted Answer

A) allow 
B) create 
C) limit 
D) modify 
A) allow 
B) create 
C) limit 
D) modify

Question 9

In terms of joint structure:

Accepted Answer

A) more mobility means more stability 
B) stronger ligaments mean less stability 
C) more mobility means less stability 
D) weaker ligaments mean more stability 
A) more mobility means more stability 
B) stronger ligaments mean less stability 
C) more mobility means less stability 
D) weaker ligaments mean more stability

Question 10

Which of the following types of joints is the glenohumeral joint?

Accepted Answer

A) nonaxial 
B) uniaxial 
C) biaxial 
D) triaxial 
A) nonaxial 
B) uniaxial 
C) biaxial 
D) triaxial

Question 11

Generally,which of the following classifications of joints go together?

Accepted Answer

A) cartilaginous and diarthrotic 
B) synovial and amphiarthrotic 
C) cartilaginous and synarthrotic 
D) fibrous and synarthrotic 
A) cartilaginous and diarthrotic 
B) synovial and amphiarthrotic 
C) cartilaginous and synarthrotic 
D) fibrous and synarthrotic

Question 12

What type of joint is located between a tooth and the mandible?

Accepted Answer

A) syndesmosis 
B) gomphosis 
C) suture 
D) synchondrosis 
A) syndesmosis 
B) gomphosis 
C) suture 
D) synchondrosis

Question 13

Which of the following word roots means hinge joint?

Accepted Answer

A) congruent 
B) amphi 
C) ellips 
D) ginglymus 
A) congruent 
B) amphi 
C) ellips 
D) ginglymus

Question 14

Around how many axes does a biaxial joint allow movement?

Accepted Answer

A) one 
B) two 
C) three 
D) none 
A) one 
B) two 
C) three 
D) none

Question 15

Which of the following is a biaxial joint?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Which of the following word roots means on both sides?

Accepted Answer

A) bi 
B) poly 
C) amphi 
D) uni 
A) bi 
B) poly 
C) amphi 
D) uni

Question 17

The joints of the body that are especially important for providing shock absorption are located in the:

Accepted Answer

A) upper extremity 
B) lower extremity 
C) hand 
D) head 
A) upper extremity 
B) lower extremity 
C) hand 
D) head

Question 18

Which of the following types of joints are the facet joints of the spine?

Accepted Answer

A) nonaxial 
B) uniaxial 
C) biaxial 
D) triaxial 
A) nonaxial 
B) uniaxial 
C) biaxial 
D) triaxial

Question 19

Which of the following are all fibrous joints?

Accepted Answer

A) syndesmosis,suture,and gomphosis 
B) condyloid,ellipsoid,and saddle 
C) ball-and-socket and symphysis 
D) suture,symphysis,and syndesmosis 
A) syndesmosis,suture,and gomphosis 
B) condyloid,ellipsoid,and saddle 
C) ball-and-socket and symphysis 
D) suture,symphysis,and syndesmosis

Question 20

What term describes the most stable position of a joint?

Accepted Answer

A) open packed 
B) closed packed 
C) open chain 
D) closed chain 
A) open packed 
B) closed packed 
C) open chain 
D) closed chain

Which of the following are classifications of synovial joints?

The weight-bearing joints are found in the:

The major function of a joint is to:

A meniscus is an articular disc that has what shape?

What type of joint is the articulation between the tibia and fibula?

What are the three functional classifications of joints?

Which of the following types of joints is the elbow joint?

The function of a joint is to do what for movement?

In terms of joint structure:

Which of the following types of joints is the glenohumeral joint?

Generally,which of the following classifications of joints go together?

What type of joint is located between a tooth and the mandible?

Which of the following word roots means hinge joint?

Around how many axes does a biaxial joint allow movement?

Which of the following is a biaxial joint?

Which of the following word roots means on both sides?

The joints of the body that are especially important for providing shock absorption are located in the:

Which of the following types of joints are the facet joints of the spine?

Which of the following are all fibrous joints?

What term describes the most stable position of a joint?

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Anatomy and Physiology of Muscle Tissue

How Muscles Function: the Big Picture

Types of Muscle Contractions

Roles of Muscles

Determining the Force of a Muscle Contraction

Atlas of Skeletal Muscles of the Human Body

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Exam 6: Classification of Joints

Which of the following are classifications of synovial joints?

The weight-bearing joints are found in the:

The major function of a joint is to:

A meniscus is an articular disc that has what shape?

What type of joint is the articulation between the tibia and fibula?

What are the three functional classifications of joints?

Which of the following types of joints is the elbow joint?

The function of a joint is to do what for movement?

In terms of joint structure:

Which of the following types of joints is the glenohumeral joint?

Generally,which of the following classifications of joints go together?

What type of joint is located between a tooth and the mandible?

Which of the following word roots means hinge joint?

Around how many axes does a biaxial joint allow movement?

Which of the following is a biaxial joint?

Which of the following word roots means on both sides?

The joints of the body that are especially important for providing shock absorption are located in the:

Which of the following types of joints are the facet joints of the spine?

Which of the following are all fibrous joints?

What term describes the most stable position of a joint?

Parts of the Human Body

Mapping the Human Body

Skeletal Tissues

Bones of the Skeleton

Joint Action Terminology

Joints of the Axial Body

Joints of the Lower Extremity

Joints of the Upper Extremity

Anatomy and Physiology of Muscle Tissue

How Muscles Function: the Big Picture

Types of Muscle Contractions

Roles of Muscles

Determining the Force of a Muscle Contraction

Atlas of Skeletal Muscles of the Human Body

Types of Joint Motion and Musculoskeletal Assessment

The Neuromuscular System

Posture and the Gait Cycle

Stretching

Strengthening

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