Question 1

Pronation is a much stronger movement than supination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Symphyses are synarthrotic joints designed for strength with flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Moving a limb so that it describes a cone in space is called circumduction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Figure 8.1
   Figure 8.2
Using Figure 8.2, what type of axis does each joint have?Using Figure 8.1, match the following:
-Joint (synovial) cavity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   Figure 8.1
   Figure...

Question 5

Synovial joints have five major features. What are they?

Accepted Answer

articular cartilage, a joint c

Question 6

Figure 8.2
Using Figure 8.2, what type of axis does each joint have?
-Joint 4.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   Figure 8.2
Using Figure 8.2, what...

Question 7

Using the functional classification, a freely movable joint would be called a joint.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using the functional classification, a freely movable...

Question 8

Figure 8.2
Using Figure 8.2, identify each type of synovial joint by name.
-Joint 6.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   Figure 8.2
Using Figure 8.2, identify...

Question 9

Hinge joints permit movement in only two planes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Articular cartilage found at the ends of the long bones serves to .

Accepted Answer

A)  form the synovial membrane 
B)  attach tendons 
C)  produce red blood cells (hemopoiesis) 
D)  provide a smooth surface at the ends of synovial joints 
A)  form the synovial membrane 
B)  attach tendons 
C)  produce red blood cells (hemopoiesis) 
D)  provide a smooth surface at the ends of synovial joints

Question 11

Bending your head back until it hurts is an example of .

Accepted Answer

A)  extension 
B)  hyperextension 
C)  circumduction 
D)  flexion 
A)  extension 
B)  hyperextension 
C)  circumduction 
D)  flexion

Question 12

The cruciate ligaments of the knee _ .

Accepted Answer

A)  attach to each other in their midportions 
B)  tend to run parallel to one another 
C)  prevent hyperextension of the knee 
D)  are also called collateral ligaments 
A)  attach to each other in their midportions 
B)  tend to run parallel to one another 
C)  prevent hyperextension of the knee 
D)  are also called collateral ligaments

Question 13

In the classification of joints, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Synarthrotic joints are slightly movable. 
B)  In cartilaginous joints, a joint cavity is present. 
C)  Immovable joints are called amphiarthroses. 
D)  All synovial joints are freely movable. 
A)  Synarthrotic joints are slightly movable. 
B)  In cartilaginous joints, a joint cavity is present. 
C)  Immovable joints are called amphiarthroses. 
D)  All synovial joints are freely movable.

Question 14

A person who has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis would be suffering loss of the synovial fluids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following movements does not increase or decrease the angle between bones?

Accepted Answer

A)  circumduction 
B)  rotation 
C)  extension 
D)  abduction 
A)  circumduction 
B)  rotation 
C)  extension 
D)  abduction

Question 16

Connective tissue sacs lined with synovial membranes that act as cushions in places where friction develops are called .

Accepted Answer

A)  menisci 
B)  tendons 
C)  ligaments 
D)  bursae 
A)  menisci 
B)  tendons 
C)  ligaments 
D)  bursae

Question 17

While the fingers can exhibit flexion and extension and other angular motions, the thumb has much greater freedom. Why?

Accepted Answer

The thumb's carpometacarpal jo

Question 18

Compared to the shoulder, displacements of the hip joints are .

Accepted Answer

A)  rare because of the ligament reinforcement 
B)  rare because the rotator cuff stabilizes the hip joint 
C)  common due to the weight bearing the hip endures 
D)  common in all people who are overweight 
A)  rare because of the ligament reinforcement 
B)  rare because the rotator cuff stabilizes the hip joint 
C)  common due to the weight bearing the hip endures 
D)  common in all people who are overweight

Question 19

Articulations permitting only slight degrees of movement are .

Accepted Answer

A)  synovial joints 
B)  synarthroses 
C)  diarthroses 
D)  amphiarthroses 
A)  synovial joints 
B)  synarthroses 
C)  diarthroses 
D)  amphiarthroses

Question 20

Often people who exercise prudently seem to have fewer bouts with osteoarthritis. Will exercise prevent arthritis? If so, how?

Accepted Answer

Exercise does not prevent arth

Exam 8: Joints

Pronation is a much stronger movement than supination.

Symphyses are synarthrotic joints designed for strength with flexibility.

Moving a limb so that it describes a cone in space is called circumduction.

Figure 8.1 Figure 8.2 Using Figure 8.2, what type of axis does each joint have?Using Figure 8.1, match the following: -Joint (synovial) cavity.

Synovial joints have five major features. What are they?

Figure 8.2 Using Figure 8.2, what type of axis does each joint have? -Joint 4.

Using the functional classification, a freely movable joint would be called a joint.

Figure 8.2 Using Figure 8.2, identify each type of synovial joint by name. -Joint 6.

Hinge joints permit movement in only two planes.

Articular cartilage found at the ends of the long bones serves to .

Bending your head back until it hurts is an example of .

The cruciate ligaments of the knee _ .

In the classification of joints, which of the following is true?

A person who has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis would be suffering loss of the synovial fluids.

Which of the following movements does not increase or decrease the angle between bones?

Connective tissue sacs lined with synovial membranes that act as cushions in places where friction develops are called .

While the fingers can exhibit flexion and extension and other angular motions, the thumb has much greater freedom. Why?

Compared to the shoulder, displacements of the hip joints are .

Articulations permitting only slight degrees of movement are .

Often people who exercise prudently seem to have fewer bouts with osteoarthritis. Will exercise prevent arthritis? If so, how?

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