Question 1

Turning a structure around its longitudinal axis is called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

-The figure illustrates the joints and bones of the rib cage. What does "B" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  costochondral joint 
B)  sternum 
C)  manubrium 
D)  sternal symphyses 
E)  sternocostal synchrondrosis 
A)  costochondral joint 
B)  sternum 
C)  manubrium 
D)  sternal symphyses 
E)  sternocostal synchrondrosis

Question 5

The dentoalveolar joint is between the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

The joint capsule

Accepted Answer

A)  is a double layer of tissue that encloses a joint. 
B)  is a thin lubricating film covering the surface of a joint. 
C)  provides a smooth surface where bones meet. 
D)  is a layer of tissue that is continuous with the periosteum. 
E)  lines the joint everywhere except over the articular cartilage. 
A)  is a double layer of tissue that encloses a joint. 
B)  is a thin lubricating film covering the surface of a joint. 
C)  provides a smooth surface where bones meet. 
D)  is a layer of tissue that is continuous with the periosteum. 
E)  lines the joint everywhere except over the articular cartilage.

Question 7

A synchondrosis contains _____ cartilage.

Accepted Answer

A)  synchronous 
B)  fibrous 
C)  elastic 
D)  reticular 
E)  hyaline 
A)  synchronous 
B)  fibrous 
C)  elastic 
D)  reticular 
E)  hyaline

Question 8

Joints are classified according to the

Accepted Answer

A)  bones that are united at the joint. 
B)  structure of the joint. 
C)  size of the joint. 
D)  shape of the joint. 
E)  type of fluid in the joint. 
A)  bones that are united at the joint. 
B)  structure of the joint. 
C)  size of the joint. 
D)  shape of the joint. 
E)  type of fluid in the joint.

Question 9

Ellipsoid joints

Accepted Answer

A)  are multiaxial joints. 
B)  are found between adjacent vertebra. 
C)  are actually modified ball and socket joints. 
D)  allow free rotation. 
E)  are modified pivot joints. 
A)  are multiaxial joints. 
B)  are found between adjacent vertebra. 
C)  are actually modified ball and socket joints. 
D)  allow free rotation. 
E)  are modified pivot joints.

Question 10

A joint that consists of two opposed flat surfaces of approximately equal size is a _____ joint.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

The joint between the articular processes of adjacent vertebrae is a _____ joint.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Synovial fluid

Accepted Answer

A)  lacks cells. 
B)  is found between all bony junctions. 
C)  increases friction between bones. 
D)  is produced by articular cartilage. 
E)  decreases friction between bones. 
A)  lacks cells. 
B)  is found between all bony junctions. 
C)  increases friction between bones. 
D)  is produced by articular cartilage. 
E)  decreases friction between bones.

Question 13

Which of the following pairs of terms are opposites?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

The sacroiliac joint is between the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

-The figure illustrates the joints and bones of the rib cage. What does "D" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  costochondral joint 
B)  sternum 
C)  manubrium 
D)  sternal symphyses 
E)  sternocostal synchrondrosis 
A)  costochondral joint 
B)  sternum 
C)  manubrium 
D)  sternal symphyses 
E)  sternocostal synchrondrosis

Question 17

Which of the following types of joints is mismatched with its location?

Accepted Answer

A)  saddle - thumb 
B)  ball and socket - between humerus and scapula 
C)  ellipsoid - between femur and tibia 
D)  plane - between carpal bones 
E)  hinge - cubital 
A)  saddle - thumb 
B)  ball and socket - between humerus and scapula 
C)  ellipsoid - between femur and tibia 
D)  plane - between carpal bones 
E)  hinge - cubital

Question 18

In a syndesmosis

Accepted Answer

A)  there is an osseous union between the bones of the joint. 
B)  the bones are held together by ligaments called interosseous membranes. 
C)  it is not unusual to find discs of cartilage. 
D)  no movement occurs. 
E)  there is a great range of motion. 
A)  there is an osseous union between the bones of the joint. 
B)  the bones are held together by ligaments called interosseous membranes. 
C)  it is not unusual to find discs of cartilage. 
D)  no movement occurs. 
E)  there is a great range of motion.

Question 19

Rotating the forearm so that the palm faces posteriorly is called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Arthritis is

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Exam 8: Joints and Movement

Turning a structure around its longitudinal axis is called

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

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

-The figure illustrates the joints and bones of the rib cage. What does "B" represent?

The dentoalveolar joint is between the

The joint capsule

A synchondrosis contains _____ cartilage.

Joints are classified according to the

Ellipsoid joints

A joint that consists of two opposed flat surfaces of approximately equal size is a _____ joint.

The joint between the articular processes of adjacent vertebrae is a _____ joint.

Synovial fluid

Which of the following pairs of terms are opposites?

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

The sacroiliac joint is between the

-The figure illustrates the joints and bones of the rib cage. What does "D" represent?

Which of the following types of joints is mismatched with its location?

In a syndesmosis

Rotating the forearm so that the palm faces posteriorly is called

Arthritis is

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