Question 1

Cartilaginous joints

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A)   are common in the skull.
B)   unite two bones by means of fibrocartilage or hyaline cartilage.
C)   allow the most movement between bones.
D)   are found in the lower leg.
E)   are not found in the pelvic region.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Returning the thumb to the anatomical position after touching the little finger is

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A)   reposition.
B)   opposition.
C)   medial excursion.
D)   supination.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Sergio needs to reach the bowls on the top shelf, which are slightly out of reach. Which type of movement below would give him the greatest chance of success in reaching the bowls?

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A)   dorsiflexion
B)   plantar flexion
C)   inversion
D)   eversion
E)   circumductionF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

An example of a saddle joint is the

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A)   shoulder joint.
B)   elbow joint.
C)   atlanto-occipital joint.
D)   carpometacarpal joint.
E)   atlantoaxial joint.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding the temporomandibular (TMJ)  joint is correct?

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A)   The joint is divided into lateral and medial cavities by an articular disc of cartilage.
B)   The joint has a cartilage capsule.
C)   The joint is a combination plane and ellipsoidal joint.
D)   The joint allows rotation.
E)   The joint is located between the maxilla and the mandible.F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 6

What does structure "D" represent on the diagram?

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

Question 7

What is the most commonly dislocated joint in the body?

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A)   glenohumeral joint
B)   temporomandibular joint
C)   humeroulnar joint
D)   coxal joint
E)   knee jointF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

The joint between the teeth and the mandibular alveolus is an example of a

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

Question 9

The cubital or elbow joint is an example of a _____ joint.

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A)   saddle
B)   hinge
C)   pivot
D)   ball and socket
E)   planeF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 10

Which of the following joints is most movable?

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

Question 11

A place where two or more bones come together is a(n)

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A)   cavity.
B)   joint.
C)   contusion.
D)   articulation.
E)   joint and an articulation.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following movements does not occur at the knee joint?

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A)   flexion
B)   rotation
C)   abduction
D)   extension
E)   All occur at the knee.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 13

The figure illustrates bones, fontanels, and sutures on the fetal skull. What does "C" represent?

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A)   anterior fontanel
B)   posterior fontanel
C)   parietal bone
D)   sagittal suture
E)   occipital boneF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

The ligament at the head of the femur is the

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A)   ligamentum femoris.
B)   ligamentum teres.
C)   ligamentum acetabulum.
D)   ligamentum ilium.
E)   ligamentum primis.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

The function of a bursa is to

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A)   provide support for a weak joint.
B)   provide a fluid-filled cushion that reduces friction.
C)   increase the articulating surface at a joint.
D)   bind ligaments to bones.
E)   produce fluid.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

The figure illustrates a posterior view of the right knee joint. What does "C" 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) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

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) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

Osteoarthritis is

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A)   a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks.
B)   an inflammation of any joint.
C)   a metabolic disorder caused by increased uric acid in blood.
D)   a condition that may involve an autoimmune disease.
E)   the most common type of arthritis.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

The figure illustrates bones, fontanels, and sutures on the fetal skull. What does "B" represent?

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A)   anterior fontanel
B)   posterior fontanel
C)   parietal bone
D)   sagittal suture
E)   occipital boneF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following pairs of terms are opposites?

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A)   plantar flexion - dorsiflexion
B)   abduction - extension
C)   inversion - retraction
D)   pronation - rotation
E)   elevation - protractionF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Exam 8: Joints and Movement

Returning the thumb to the anatomical position after touching the little finger is

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The function of a bursa is to

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The ligament at the head of the femur is the

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An example of a saddle joint is the

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

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A biaxial joint has movement

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The figure illustrates bones, fontanels, and sutures on the fetal skull. What does "B" represent?

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The joint between the teeth and the mandibular alveolus is an example of a

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The cubital or elbow joint is an example of a _____ joint.

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Which of the following movements does not occur at the knee joint?

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What does structure "D" represent on the diagram?

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Which of the following pairs of terms are opposites?

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Which of the following statements regarding the temporomandibular (TMJ) joint is correct?

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What is the most commonly dislocated joint in the body?

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Sergio needs to reach the bowls on the top shelf, which are slightly out of reach. Which type of movement below would give him the greatest chance of success in reaching the bowls?

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A place where two or more bones come together is a(n)

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Cartilaginous joints

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Which of the following joints is most movable?

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The figure illustrates bones, fontanels, and sutures on the fetal skull. What does "C" represent?

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Osteoarthritis is

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