Deck 3: Articular System

Question 1

Shoulder abduction occurs in which plane and around which axis?

A) Frontal plane through a sagittal axis
B) Frontal plane through a frontal axis
C) Transverse plane through a vertical axis
D) Sagittal plane through a frontal axis

Answer 1

Frontal plane through a sagittal axis

Question 2

A broad,flat tendinous sheet is called

A) linea alba.
B) aponeurosis.
C) elastic cartilage.
D) labrum.

Answer 2

aponeurosis.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true of a ligament?

A) They provide support to a joint.
B) They can serve as an attachment for cartilage.
C) They can serve as an attachment for fascia.
D) All of the above are true of a ligament.

Answer 3

All of the above are true of a ligament.

Question 4

The wrist is an example of which type of joint?

A) Nonaxial
B) Uniaxial
C) Biaxial
D) Triaxial

Question 5

A biaxial joint allows motion in how many directions?

A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) None of the above

Question 6

Joints serve which of the following functions?

A) Bear weight and provide stability
B) Allow motion
C) Contain fluid that lubricates and nourishes the cartilage
D) All of the above

Question 7

Hip medial rotation occurs in which plane and around which axis?

A) Transverse plane through a vertical axis
B) Sagittal plane through a frontal axis
C) Frontal plane through a sagittal axis
D) None of the above

Question 8

The hip is an example of which type of joint?

A) Nonaxial
B) Uniaxial
C) Biaxial
D) Triaxial

Question 9

Which of the following types of joints is NOT a fibrous joint?

A) Gomphosis
B) Synarthrosis
C) Synovial joint
D) Syndesmosis

Question 10

What type of structure is located where tendons pass over a bone or joint and serves to decrease friction?

A) Cartilage
B) Fat pad
C) Bursa
D) Fibrocartilage

Question 11

The two bones of a joint are held together and supported by which of the following structures?

A) Tendon
B) Bursa
C) Ligament
D) Fibrocartilage

Question 12

Forearm pronation occurs in which plane and around which axis?

A) Transverse plane through a transverse axis
B) Transverse plane through a vertical axis
C) Sagittal plane through a frontal axis
D) Frontal plane through a sagittal axis