Question 1

-What does structure "C" represent on the diagram?

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A)   tendon
B)   articular cartilage
C)   bursa
D)   fibrous capsule
E)   synovial membraneF) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

The knee joint is an example of a _____ joint.

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A)   plane
B)   saddle
C)   pivot
D)   ball and socket
E)   complex ellipsoidF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

A sharp object penetrated a synovial joint. From the following list of structures, select the order in which they were penetrated. (1)  tendon or muscle
(2)  ligament
(3)  fibrous capsule
(4)  skin
(5)  synovial membrane

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A)   4, 1, 2, 5, 3
B)   4, 5, 1, 2, 3
C)   4, 3, 2, 5, 1
D)   4, 1, 2, 3, 5
E)   4, 2, 1, 5, 3F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

The muscles that hold the humeral head within the glenoid cavity are collectively called the

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A)   sunacromial bursae.
B)   rotator cuff.
C)   glenoid labrum.
D)   coracohumeral ligament.
E)   deltoid muscle.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

-The figure illustrates a posterior view of the right knee joint. What does "A" represent?

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A)   medial (tibial)  collateral ligament (MCL) 
B)   posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) 
C)   anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) 
D)   lateral (fibular)  collateral ligament (LCL) 
E)   lateral meniscusF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 6

Synovial joints are different from both fibrous and cartilaginous joints because synovial joints

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A)   use fibrous connective tissue to hold the bones in the joint together.
B)   are enclosed by a joint capsule.
C)   are only temporary; they are replaced in the adult.
D)   generally have both bones in the joint fused together.
E)   are not freely moveable.F) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

The epiphyseal plate of a growing bone is actually a temporary joint called a

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A)   synchondrosis.
B)   synostosis.
C)   syndesmosis.
D)   symphysis.
E)   suture.F) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 8

The opposite of eversion is

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A)   inversion.
B)   protraction.
C)   elevation.
D)   pronation.
E)   flexion.F) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

-The figure illustrates a posterior view of the right knee joint. What does "D" represent?

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A)   medial (tibial)  collateral ligament (MCL) 
B)   posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) 
C)   anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) 
D)   lateral (fibular)  collateral ligament (LCL) 
E)   lateral meniscusF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Which of the following statements concerning sutures is false?

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A)   They may become completely immovable in adults.
B)   The opposing bones in the joint interdigitate for stability.
C)   The tissue between the bones is hyaline cartilage.
D)   The periosteum of adjacent bones is continuous over the joint.
E)   Membranes, called fontanels, are present in some sutures at birth.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 11

The joint between the head of the radius and the proximal end of the ulna is a _____ joint.

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A)   plane
B)   saddle
C)   hinge
D)   pivot
E)   ball and socketF) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 12

The sagittal suture is between the

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A)   sacrum and coxa.
B)   two pubic bones.
C)   atlas and axis.
D)   alveolar process and tooth.
E)   two parietal bones.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following does NOT occur due to the effects of aging on the joints?

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A)   decreased range of motion
B)   decreased flexibility and elasticity
C)   increased production of synovial fluid
D)   weakening of muscles
E)   decreased tissue repairF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

In the TMJ joint, the mandible articulates with the

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A)   temporal bone.
B)   maxilla.
C)   zygomatic bone.
D)   tympanic bone.
E)   parietal bone.F) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following statements concerning the ankle joint is true?

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A)   The calcaneus articulates with the tibia to form this joint.
B)   Most common injuries to this joint occur because of a forceful inversion of the foot.
C)   A capsule of hyaline cartilage surrounds the joint.
D)   The lateral collateral ligament helps to stabilize this joint.
E)   It is a pivot joint.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 16

The opposite of depression is

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A)   inversion.
B)   protraction.
C)   elevation.
D)   pronation.
E)   flexion.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

A biaxial joint has movement

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A)   around one axis.
B)   around two axes at right angles to one another.
C)   about several axes.
D)   as long as there is articular cartilage present.
E)   that always rotates.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

-The figure illustrates structures in the right temporomandibular joint (lateral view) . What does "A" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)   lateral ligament
B)   mandible
C)   zygomatic arch
D)   styloid process
E)   stylomandibular ligamentF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

Abnormal forced extension beyond normal range of motion is called

Accepted Answer

A)   circumduction.
B)   rotation.
C)   hyperextension.
D)   supination.
E)   pronation.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

A joint that has no joint cavity and exhibits little or no movement would be classified as a

Accepted Answer

A)   fibrous joint.
B)   synovial joint.
C)   complex joint.
D)   cartilaginous joint.
E)   partial joint.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Exam 8: Joints and Movement

-The figure illustrates a posterior view of the right knee joint. What does "D" represent?

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Which of the following does NOT occur due to the effects of aging on the joints?

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Which of the following statements concerning sutures is false?

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The epiphyseal plate of a growing bone is actually a temporary joint called a

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The opposite of depression is

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The muscles that hold the humeral head within the glenoid cavity are collectively called the

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The sagittal suture is between the

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The joint between the head of the radius and the proximal end of the ulna is a _____ joint.

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A biaxial joint has movement

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-What does structure "C" represent on the diagram?

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Synovial joints are different from both fibrous and cartilaginous joints because synovial joints

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Abnormal forced extension beyond normal range of motion is called

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A sharp object penetrated a synovial joint. From the following list of structures, select the order in which they were penetrated. (1) tendon or muscle (2) ligament (3) fibrous capsule (4) skin (5) synovial membrane

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-The figure illustrates a posterior view of the right knee joint. What does "A" represent?

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Which of the following statements concerning the ankle joint is true?

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The opposite of eversion is

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The knee joint is an example of a _____ joint.

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-The figure illustrates structures in the right temporomandibular joint (lateral view) . What does "A" represent?

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A joint that has no joint cavity and exhibits little or no movement would be classified as a

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In the TMJ joint, the mandible articulates with the

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