Question 1

The type of movement between carpal bones is described as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pivot 
B)  adduction 
C)  extension 
D)  flexion 
E)  gliding 
A)  pivot 
B)  adduction 
C)  extension 
D)  flexion 
E)  gliding

Question 2

What is the most commonly dislocated joint in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glenohumeral joint 
B)  Temporomandibular joint 
C)  Humeroulnar joint 
D)  Hip joint 
E)  Knee joint 
A)  Glenohumeral joint 
B)  Temporomandibular joint 
C)  Humeroulnar joint 
D)  Hip joint 
E)  Knee joint

Question 3

The joint between a tooth and the mandibular alveolus is an example of a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  suture 
B)  syndesmosis 
C)  gomphosis 
D)  synostosis 
E)  symphysis 
A)  suture 
B)  syndesmosis 
C)  gomphosis 
D)  synostosis 
E)  symphysis

Question 4

The type of movements where one linear part of the body bends relative to another part would be ________ movements.

Accepted Answer

A)  angular 
B)  circular 
C)  gliding 
D)  linear 
A)  angular 
B)  circular 
C)  gliding 
D)  linear

Question 5

Jasmine trips and tries to break her fall by putting her hand to the ground. The doctor informs her she has injured the ________ joints in her wrist.

Accepted Answer

A)  costocarpal 
B)  intermetacarpal 
C)  metacarpophalangeal 
D)  intercarpal 
A)  costocarpal 
B)  intermetacarpal 
C)  metacarpophalangeal 
D)  intercarpal

Question 6

The inability to produce the fluid that keeps most joints moist indicates a disorder of the

Accepted Answer

A)  cruciate ligament. 
B)  synovial membrane. 
C)  articular cartilage. 
D)  bursae. 
E)  mucus membrane. 
A)  cruciate ligament. 
B)  synovial membrane. 
C)  articular cartilage. 
D)  bursae. 
E)  mucus membrane.

Question 7

-The figure illustrates the joints and bones of the rib cage. What does "A" 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 8

The ________ joint is an example of a multiaxial joint.

Accepted Answer

A)  proximal radioulnar 
B)  metatarsophalangeal 
C)  humeroulnar 
D)  humeroscapular 
E)  atlantoaxial 
A)  proximal radioulnar 
B)  metatarsophalangeal 
C)  humeroulnar 
D)  humeroscapular 
E)  atlantoaxial

Question 9

Which of the following influence the range of motion of a joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  The shape of the articular surfaces of the bones 
B)  The amount and shape of cartilage at the joint 
C)  The amount of fluid in and around the joint 
D)  The strength and location of tendons and ligaments 
E)  All of these influence range of motion. 
A)  The shape of the articular surfaces of the bones 
B)  The amount and shape of cartilage at the joint 
C)  The amount of fluid in and around the joint 
D)  The strength and location of tendons and ligaments 
E)  All of these influence range of motion.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 11

-The figure illustrates the joints and bones of the rib cage. What does "E" 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 12

Harry is told he has structural damage to his dentoalveolar joint. Where specifically is the problem area?

Accepted Answer

A)  Between the sacrum and hipbone 
B)  At the symphysis pubis 
C)  In the cervical region between the atlas and axis 
D)  Between a tooth socket and a tooth 
E)  At the suture between the two parietal bones 
A)  Between the sacrum and hipbone 
B)  At the symphysis pubis 
C)  In the cervical region between the atlas and axis 
D)  Between a tooth socket and a tooth 
E)  At the suture between the two parietal bones

Question 13

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 14

Raising your hand and placing it on the shoulder of a person standing in front of you, requires ________ of the shoulder.

Accepted Answer

A)  abduction 
B)  adduction 
C)  extension 
D)  flexion 
E)  elevation 
A)  abduction 
B)  adduction 
C)  extension 
D)  flexion 
E)  elevation

Question 15

-The figure illustrates bones, fontanels, and sutures on the fetal skull. What does "D" 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 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  reposition 
B)  opposition 
C)  medial excursion 
D)  supination 
A)  reposition 
B)  opposition 
C)  medial excursion 
D)  supination

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Tendon 
B)  Articular cartilage 
C)  Bursa 
D)  Fibrous capsule 
E)  Synovial membrane 
A)  Tendon 
B)  Articular cartilage 
C)  Bursa 
D)  Fibrous capsule 
E)  Synovial membrane

Question 18

A synchondrosis

Accepted Answer

A)  is a type of gomphosis. 
B)  is freely movable. 
C)  may be temporary. 
D)  is found in the arm. 
E)  is not found in a growing long bone. 
A)  is a type of gomphosis. 
B)  is freely movable. 
C)  may be temporary. 
D)  is found in the arm. 
E)  is not found in a growing long bone.

Question 19

Suppose you cup your hands to hold some water. To limit the amount of leaking through your hands, this action would most likely require ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pronation of the forearm 
B)  circumduction of the wrists 
C)  opposition of the thumb 
D)  abduction of the fingers 
E)  adduction of the fingers 
A)  pronation of the forearm 
B)  circumduction of the wrists 
C)  opposition of the thumb 
D)  abduction of the fingers 
E)  adduction of the fingers

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 8: Joint and Movement

The type of movement between carpal bones is described as ________.

What is the most commonly dislocated joint in the body?

The joint between a tooth and the mandibular alveolus is an example of a ________.

The type of movements where one linear part of the body bends relative to another part would be ________ movements.

Jasmine trips and tries to break her fall by putting her hand to the ground. The doctor informs her she has injured the ________ joints in her wrist.

The inability to produce the fluid that keeps most joints moist indicates a disorder of the

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

The ________ joint is an example of a multiaxial joint.

Which of the following influence the range of motion of a joint?

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

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

Harry is told he has structural damage to his dentoalveolar joint. Where specifically is the problem area?

In a syndesmosis

Raising your hand and placing it on the shoulder of a person standing in front of you, requires ________ of the shoulder.

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

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

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

A synchondrosis

Suppose you cup your hands to hold some water. To limit the amount of leaking through your hands, this action would most likely require ________.

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

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