Question 1

Which ligament is not associated with the glenohumeral joint?

Accepted Answer

A) Coracoacromial ligament 
B) Coracohumeral ligament 
C) Glenohumeral ligament 
D) Transverse humeral ligament 
E) Humeral collateral ligament 
A) Coracoacromial ligament 
B) Coracohumeral ligament 
C) Glenohumeral ligament 
D) Transverse humeral ligament 
E) Humeral collateral ligament

Question 2

At the knee,the articular capsule encloses only the medial,lateral,and anterior regions of the joint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Moderate exercise improves the health of joints by increasing the flow of synovial fluid in and out of the articular cartilage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The temporomandibular joint is the only mobile joint between skull bones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The talonavicular joint and calcaneocuboid joint are examples of joints between bones of the ankle,also called _________ joints.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The talonavicular joint and calcaneocuboid joint are...

Question 6

The interosseous membrane between the radius and the ulna is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A) synchondrosis. 
B) suture. 
C) synostosis. 
D) synarthrosis. 
E) syndesmosis. 
A) synchondrosis. 
B) suture. 
C) synostosis. 
D) synarthrosis. 
E) syndesmosis.

Question 7

The ankle joint is the only joint that makes the movements "dorsiflexion" and "plantar flexion".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The joint known as the "wrist" is the radiocarpal joint.Why is the ulna not considered to be part of this joint?

Accepted Answer

A) There is no articular cartilage at the distal end of the ulna. 
B) The ulna is fused to the carpals,preventing true articulation. 
C) There is an articular disc between the ulna and the radiocarpal joint. 
D) The radiocarpal joint is condylar,but the ulnar surface is planar. 
E) The ulnar collateral ligament does not extend to the carpals. 
A) There is no articular cartilage at the distal end of the ulna. 
B) The ulna is fused to the carpals,preventing true articulation. 
C) There is an articular disc between the ulna and the radiocarpal joint. 
D) The radiocarpal joint is condylar,but the ulnar surface is planar. 
E) The ulnar collateral ligament does not extend to the carpals.

Question 9

Which is not a correct pairing of a joint with its classification?

Accepted Answer

A) Tibiofemoral - hinge 
B) Glenohumeral - ball and socket 
C) Trapezium and first metacarpal - saddle 
D) Intertarsal - condylar 
E) Proximal radioulnar - pivot 
A) Tibiofemoral - hinge 
B) Glenohumeral - ball and socket 
C) Trapezium and first metacarpal - saddle 
D) Intertarsal - condylar 
E) Proximal radioulnar - pivot

Question 10

The joint movement called eversion involves

Accepted Answer

A) lateral rotation of the coxal joint. 
B) medial rotation of the coxal joint. 
C) turning the sole of the foot laterally. 
D) turning the palm of the hand laterally. 
E) turning the palm of the hand or sole of the foot laterally. 
A) lateral rotation of the coxal joint. 
B) medial rotation of the coxal joint. 
C) turning the sole of the foot laterally. 
D) turning the palm of the hand laterally. 
E) turning the palm of the hand or sole of the foot laterally.

Question 11

Which is not a cartilaginous joint?

Accepted Answer

A) First costochondral joint 
B) Intervertebral joint 
C) Second costochondral joint 
D) First sternocostal joint 
E) Second sternocostal joint 
A) First costochondral joint 
B) Intervertebral joint 
C) Second costochondral joint 
D) First sternocostal joint 
E) Second sternocostal joint

Question 12

Which does not correctly pair a movement with its opposing movement?

Accepted Answer

A) Flexion - extension 
B) Abduction - adduction 
C) Pronation - supination 
D) Elevation - retraction 
E) Dorsiflexion - plantar flexion 
A) Flexion - extension 
B) Abduction - adduction 
C) Pronation - supination 
D) Elevation - retraction 
E) Dorsiflexion - plantar flexion

Question 13

In a gomphosis,the tooth is held in place by the ___________ membrane.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a gomphosis,the tooth is held in...

Question 14

Which condition is specifically associated with aging and/or extreme exercise and is commonly called "wear and tear arthritis"?

Accepted Answer

A) Autoimmune arthritis 
B) Gouty arthritis 
C) Rheumatoid arthritis 
D) Osteoarthritis 
E) Epiphyseal arthritis 
A) Autoimmune arthritis 
B) Gouty arthritis 
C) Rheumatoid arthritis 
D) Osteoarthritis 
E) Epiphyseal arthritis

Question 15

In fibrous joints,the articulating surfaces are held together by

Accepted Answer

A) dense regular connective tissue. 
B) areolar connective tissue. 
C) dense irregular connective tissue. 
D) fibrocartilage. 
E) articular cartilage. 
A) dense regular connective tissue. 
B) areolar connective tissue. 
C) dense irregular connective tissue. 
D) fibrocartilage. 
E) articular cartilage.

Question 16

The ligamentum ________ is the part of the supraspinous ligament that extends between C7 and the base of the skull.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ligamentum ________ is the part of...

Question 17

The epiphyseal plates in long bones are examples of synchondroses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which is not a function of synovial fluid?

Accepted Answer

A) Nourishes osteocytes 
B) Lubricates articulating surfaces 
C) Removes wastes 
D) Serves as shock absorber 
E) Distributes stress forces across articular surfaces 
A) Nourishes osteocytes 
B) Lubricates articulating surfaces 
C) Removes wastes 
D) Serves as shock absorber 
E) Distributes stress forces across articular surfaces

Question 19

The term diarthrosis refers to a joint that is

Accepted Answer

A) immobile. 
B) freely mobile. 
C) fused. 
D) slightly mobile. 
E) dislocated. 
A) immobile. 
B) freely mobile. 
C) fused. 
D) slightly mobile. 
E) dislocated.

Question 20

Which of these synovial joints does not have at least one rounded or convex surface?

Accepted Answer

A) Saddle 
B) Ball and socket 
C) Pivot 
D) Plane 
E) Condylar 
A) Saddle 
B) Ball and socket 
C) Pivot 
D) Plane 
E) Condylar

Exam 9: Articulations

Which ligament is not associated with the glenohumeral joint?

At the knee,the articular capsule encloses only the medial,lateral,and anterior regions of the joint.

Moderate exercise improves the health of joints by increasing the flow of synovial fluid in and out of the articular cartilage.

The temporomandibular joint is the only mobile joint between skull bones.

The talonavicular joint and calcaneocuboid joint are examples of joints between bones of the ankle,also called _________ joints.

The interosseous membrane between the radius and the ulna is an example of a

The ankle joint is the only joint that makes the movements "dorsiflexion" and "plantar flexion".

The joint known as the "wrist" is the radiocarpal joint.Why is the ulna not considered to be part of this joint?

Which is not a correct pairing of a joint with its classification?

The joint movement called eversion involves

Which is not a cartilaginous joint?

Which does not correctly pair a movement with its opposing movement?

In a gomphosis,the tooth is held in place by the ___________ membrane.

Which condition is specifically associated with aging and/or extreme exercise and is commonly called "wear and tear arthritis"?

In fibrous joints,the articulating surfaces are held together by

The ligamentum ________ is the part of the supraspinous ligament that extends between C7 and the base of the skull.

The epiphyseal plates in long bones are examples of synchondroses.

Which is not a function of synovial fluid?

The term diarthrosis refers to a joint that is

Which of these synovial joints does not have at least one rounded or convex surface?

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