Question 1

An immovable joint is a(n)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

The two little girls who hold and move the rope in jump-rope are performing what action?

Accepted Answer

A) dorsiflexion 
B) extension 
C) rotation 
D) plantar flexion 
E) circumduction 
A) dorsiflexion 
B) extension 
C) rotation 
D) plantar flexion 
E) circumduction E

Question 3

________ is a general term for pain and stiffness that affects the skeletal or muscular system.

Accepted Answer

A) Articulitis 
B) Rheumatism 
C) Osteoporosis 
D) Rheumatic fever 
E) Rheumatitis 
A) Articulitis 
B) Rheumatism 
C) Osteoporosis 
D) Rheumatic fever 
E) Rheumatitis B

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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 6

Many gyms feature weightlifting machines called "adductor machines" that are used to strengthen the thighs.If you were to work out on one of these,what would you be doing?

Accepted Answer

A) twisting both thighs to the left,then to the right 
B) lifting both thighs upward 
C) pushing both thighs outward,separating your knees as far as you can 
D) pulling both thighs inward toward a center point,bringing your knees together 
E) None of the answers is correct. 
A) twisting both thighs to the left,then to the right 
B) lifting both thighs upward 
C) pushing both thighs outward,separating your knees as far as you can 
D) pulling both thighs inward toward a center point,bringing your knees together 
E) None of the answers is correct.

Question 7

Which of the following athletes are at greatest risk of developing a shoulder injury?

Accepted Answer

A) tennis players 
B) basketball players 
C) runners 
D) baseball pitchers 
E) golfers 
A) tennis players 
B) basketball players 
C) runners 
D) baseball pitchers 
E) golfers

Question 8

The elbow joint is an example of a ________ joint.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

The medial surface of the knee joint is reinforced by the ________ ligament.

Accepted Answer

A) cruciate 
B) fibular collateral 
C) patellar 
D) popliteal 
E) tibial collateral 
A) cruciate 
B) fibular collateral 
C) patellar 
D) popliteal 
E) tibial collateral

Question 10

The ankle joint is an example of a ________ joint.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

The movement of a body part downward is called

Accepted Answer

A) eversion. 
B) elevation. 
C) depression. 
D) inversion. 
E) retraction. 
A) eversion. 
B) elevation. 
C) depression. 
D) inversion. 
E) retraction.

Question 12

Figure 8-1
-What type of tissue occurs at the structure labeled "3"?

Accepted Answer

A) fibrocartilage 
B) synovial membrane 
C) hyaline cartilage 
D) bone tissue 
E) dense connective tissue 
A) fibrocartilage 
B) synovial membrane 
C) hyaline cartilage 
D) bone tissue 
E) dense connective tissue

Question 13

Compare dorsiflexion and plantar flexion.

Accepted Answer

A) Dorsiflexion is movement toward the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane.Plantar flexion is movement away from the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane. 
B) Dorsiflexion is movement away from the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane.Plantar flexion is movement toward the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane. 
C) Dorsiflexion is upward movement of the foot or toes.Plantar flexion extends the ankle joint and bends the foot or toes down,as in standing on tiptoes. 
D) Dorsiflexion extends the ankle joint and bends the foot or toes down,as in standing on tiptoes.Plantar flexion is upward movement of the foot or toes. 
E) Dorsiflexion is moving the digits away from midline.Plantar flexion is moving the digits toward midline. 
A) Dorsiflexion is movement toward the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane.Plantar flexion is movement away from the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane. 
B) Dorsiflexion is movement away from the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane.Plantar flexion is movement toward the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane. 
C) Dorsiflexion is upward movement of the foot or toes.Plantar flexion extends the ankle joint and bends the foot or toes down,as in standing on tiptoes. 
D) Dorsiflexion extends the ankle joint and bends the foot or toes down,as in standing on tiptoes.Plantar flexion is upward movement of the foot or toes. 
E) Dorsiflexion is moving the digits away from midline.Plantar flexion is moving the digits toward midline.

Question 14

Which of the following is not one of the four major types of synarthrotic joints?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Functionally,the public symphysis is classified as a(n)________ articulation.

Accepted Answer

A) synarthrotic 
B) amphiarthrotic 
C) diarthrotic 
A) synarthrotic 
B) amphiarthrotic 
C) diarthrotic

Question 16

Which joint attaches the pectoral girdle and upper limb to the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

A) sacro-iliac joint 
B) intervertebral joints 
C) sternoclavicular joint 
D) atlanto-occipital joint 
E) sacrococcygeal joint 
A) sacro-iliac joint 
B) intervertebral joints 
C) sternoclavicular joint 
D) atlanto-occipital joint 
E) sacrococcygeal joint

Question 17

A joint that permits only flexion and extension is a ________ joint.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Figure 8-1
-Identify the structure at label "1."

Accepted Answer

A) meniscus 
B) bursa 
C) articular cartilage 
D) synovial membrane 
E) joint cavity 
A) meniscus 
B) bursa 
C) articular cartilage 
D) synovial membrane 
E) joint cavity

Question 19

Figure 8-1
-Identify the structure labeled "5."

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 20

The joints between vertebrae are examples of ________ joints.

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 8: Joints

An immovable joint is a(n)

The two little girls who hold and move the rope in jump-rope are performing what action?

________ is a general term for pain and stiffness that affects the skeletal or muscular system.

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

The elbow joint is extremely stable because

Many gyms feature weightlifting machines called "adductor machines" that are used to strengthen the thighs.If you were to work out on one of these,what would you be doing?

Which of the following athletes are at greatest risk of developing a shoulder injury?

The elbow joint is an example of a ________ joint.

The medial surface of the knee joint is reinforced by the ________ ligament.

The ankle joint is an example of a ________ joint.

The movement of a body part downward is called

Figure 8-1 -What type of tissue occurs at the structure labeled "3"?

Compare dorsiflexion and plantar flexion.

Which of the following is not one of the four major types of synarthrotic joints?

Functionally,the public symphysis is classified as a(n)________ articulation.

Which joint attaches the pectoral girdle and upper limb to the axial skeleton?

A joint that permits only flexion and extension is a ________ joint.

Figure 8-1 -Identify the structure at label "1."

Figure 8-1 -Identify the structure labeled "5."

The joints between vertebrae are examples of ________ joints.

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Chemical Level of Organization

Cellular Level of Organization

Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Bones and Bone Structure

The Skeleton

Skeletal Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Nervous Tissue

The Spinal Cord, spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain, cranial Nerves, and Sensory and Motor Pathways

The Autonomic Nervous System

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Heart and Cardiovascular Function

Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism, nutrition, and Energetics

The Urinary System

Fluid,electrolyte,and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

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