Question 1

What are menisci (articular discs)?

Accepted Answer

A)  wedges of fibrocartilage that partially or completely divide the synovial cavity 
B)  small sacs containing synovial fluid 
C)  cavities lined with cartilage 
D)  tendon sheaths 
A)  wedges of fibrocartilage that partially or completely divide the synovial cavity 
B)  small sacs containing synovial fluid 
C)  cavities lined with cartilage 
D)  tendon sheaths A

Question 2

What is moving a limb away from the midline of the body along the frontal plane called?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Extracapsular ligaments stabilizing the knee include ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the patellar ligament extending from femur to patella 
B)  cruciate ligaments, which help secure the articulating bones together 
C)  fibular and tibial collateral ligaments, which prevent lateral or medial rotation 
D)  the oblique popliteal crossing the knee anteriorly 
A)  the patellar ligament extending from femur to patella 
B)  cruciate ligaments, which help secure the articulating bones together 
C)  fibular and tibial collateral ligaments, which prevent lateral or medial rotation 
D)  the oblique popliteal crossing the knee anteriorly C

Question 4

All of the following are factors that influence synovial joint stability EXCEPT?

Accepted Answer

A)  structure and shape of the articulating bone 
B)  strength and tension of joint ligaments 
C)  arrangement and tension of the muscles 
D)  number of bones in the joint 
A)  structure and shape of the articulating bone 
B)  strength and tension of joint ligaments 
C)  arrangement and tension of the muscles 
D)  number of bones in the joint

Question 5

Articulations permitting only slight degrees of movement are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  synarthroses 
B)  amphiarthroses 
C)  diarthroses 
D)  synovial joints 
A)  synarthroses 
B)  amphiarthroses 
C)  diarthroses 
D)  synovial joints

Question 6

Figure 8.1
Using Figure 8.1, match the following:
-Fibrous layer.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Which joint does NOT belong with the others?

Accepted Answer

A)  elbow 
B)  ankle 
C)  wrist 
D)  interphalangeal (toes) 
A)  elbow 
B)  ankle 
C)  wrist 
D)  interphalangeal (toes)

Question 8

On the basis of structural classification,which is a fibrous joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  pivot 
B)  syndesmosis 
C)  symphysis 
D)  synchondrosis 
A)  pivot 
B)  syndesmosis 
C)  symphysis 
D)  synchondrosis

Question 9

Synovial fluid is present in joint cavities of freely movable joints.Which of the following statements is true about this fluid?

Accepted Answer

A)  It contains hyaluronic acid. 
B)  It contains hydrochloric acid. 
C)  It contains lactic acid. 
D)  It contains enzymes only. 
A)  It contains hyaluronic acid. 
B)  It contains hydrochloric acid. 
C)  It contains lactic acid. 
D)  It contains enzymes only.

Question 10

Figure 8.1
Using Figure 8.1, match the following:
-Joint (articular)cavity.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

In symphysis joints the articular surfaces of the bones are covered with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  synovial membranes 
B)  fibrocartilage 
C)  tendon sheaths 
D)  hyaline cartilage 
A)  synovial membranes 
B)  fibrocartilage 
C)  tendon sheaths 
D)  hyaline cartilage

Question 12

Figure 8.1
Using Figure 8.1, match the following:
-Synovial membrane.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Which joints are correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

A)  interphalangeal; plane 
B)  ankle; hinge 
C)  elbow; pivot 
D)  wrist; saddle 
A)  interphalangeal; plane 
B)  ankle; hinge 
C)  elbow; pivot 
D)  wrist; saddle

Question 14

Performing "jumping jacks" requires ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pronation and supination 
B)  flexion and extention 
C)  abduction and adduction 
D)  inversion and eversion 
A)  pronation and supination 
B)  flexion and extention 
C)  abduction and adduction 
D)  inversion and eversion

Question 15

Synovial fluid contains phagocytic cells that protect the cavity from invasion by microbes or other debris.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Pronation is a much stronger movement than supination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Connective tissue sacs lined with synovial membrane that act as cushions in places where friction develops are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  menisci 
B)  ligaments 
C)  tendons 
D)  bursae 
A)  menisci 
B)  ligaments 
C)  tendons 
D)  bursae

Question 18

Which of the following is a true statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  The annular ligament surrounds the head of the radius. 
B)  The rotator cuff is responsible for the flexible extensions at the elbow joint. 
C)  The head of the humerus articulates with the acromion process. 
D)  The greater tubercle of the humerus articulates at the coracoid process of the scapula. 
A)  The annular ligament surrounds the head of the radius. 
B)  The rotator cuff is responsible for the flexible extensions at the elbow joint. 
C)  The head of the humerus articulates with the acromion process. 
D)  The greater tubercle of the humerus articulates at the coracoid process of the scapula.

Question 19

All joints permit some degree of movement,even if very slight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Synarthrotic joints ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  characterize all cartilaginous joints 
B)  are found only in adults 
C)  have large joint cavities 
D)  are immovable joints 
A)  characterize all cartilaginous joints 
B)  are found only in adults 
C)  have large joint cavities 
D)  are immovable joints

Exam 8: Joints

What are menisci (articular discs)?

What is moving a limb away from the midline of the body along the frontal plane called?

Extracapsular ligaments stabilizing the knee include ________.

All of the following are factors that influence synovial joint stability EXCEPT?

Articulations permitting only slight degrees of movement are ________.

Figure 8.1 Using Figure 8.1, match the following: -Fibrous layer.

Which joint does NOT belong with the others?

On the basis of structural classification,which is a fibrous joint?

Synovial fluid is present in joint cavities of freely movable joints.Which of the following statements is true about this fluid?

Figure 8.1 Using Figure 8.1, match the following: -Joint (articular)cavity.

In symphysis joints the articular surfaces of the bones are covered with ________.

Figure 8.1 Using Figure 8.1, match the following: -Synovial membrane.

Which joints are correctly matched?

Performing "jumping jacks" requires ________.

Synovial fluid contains phagocytic cells that protect the cavity from invasion by microbes or other debris.

Pronation is a much stronger movement than supination.

Connective tissue sacs lined with synovial membrane that act as cushions in places where friction develops are called ________.

Which of the following is a true statement?

All joints permit some degree of movement,even if very slight.

Synarthrotic joints ________.

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