Question 1

The radial collateral ligament extends from the styloid process of the radius to the medial surface of the scaphoid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Figure 8.5
   
Using the above-referenced posterior views of the extended right knee (joint capsule removed in right side cadaveric image), identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label S.

Accepted Answer

A)  Anterior cruciate ligament 
B)  Fibular collateral ligament 
C)  Patellar ligament 
D)  Popliteal ligament 
E)  Posterior cruciate ligament 
A)  Anterior cruciate ligament 
B)  Fibular collateral ligament 
C)  Patellar ligament 
D)  Popliteal ligament 
E)  Posterior cruciate ligament E

Question 3

Figure 8.1
   
Using the above-referenced diagrammatic view of a simple articulation, identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label F.

Accepted Answer

A)  Endosteum 
B)  Articular cartilage 
C)  Periosteum 
D)  Compact bone 
E)  Medullary cavity 
A)  Endosteum 
B)  Articular cartilage 
C)  Periosteum 
D)  Compact bone 
E)  Medullary cavity B

Question 4

Figure 8.6
   
Using the above-referenced anterior view of the right knee at full flexion (joint capsule, patella, and associated ligaments removed), identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label H.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fibular collateral ligament 
B)  Anterior cruciate ligament 
C)  Tibial collateral ligament 
D)  Patellar ligament 
E)  Posterior cruciate ligament 
A)  Fibular collateral ligament 
B)  Anterior cruciate ligament 
C)  Tibial collateral ligament 
D)  Patellar ligament 
E)  Posterior cruciate ligament

Question 5

Figure 8.2
   
Using the above-referenced anterior view and lateral and sectional views of the intervertebral articulations, identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label B.

Accepted Answer

A)  Posterior longitudinal ligament 
B)  Supraspinous ligament 
C)  Interspinous ligament 
D)  Anterior longitudinal ligament 
E)  Ligamentum flavum 
A)  Posterior longitudinal ligament 
B)  Supraspinous ligament 
C)  Interspinous ligament 
D)  Anterior longitudinal ligament 
E)  Ligamentum flavum

Question 6

Figure 8.4
   
Using the above-referenced lateral view of the right shoulder joint (humerus removed), identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label P.

Accepted Answer

A)  Acromion 
B)  Humerus 
C)  Coracoid process 
D)  Glenoid labrum 
E)  Coronoid process 
A)  Acromion 
B)  Humerus 
C)  Coracoid process 
D)  Glenoid labrum 
E)  Coronoid process

Question 7

An accessory structure of a joint that may subdivide a synovial cavity, channel the flow of synovial fluid, or allow for variations in the shapes of the articular surfaces is a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ligament 
B)  bursa 
C)  meniscus 
D)  fat pad 
E)  tendon 
A)  ligament 
B)  bursa 
C)  meniscus 
D)  fat pad 
E)  tendon

Question 8

Small, synovial fluid-filled pockets in connective tissue are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  tendons 
B)  intrinsic ligaments 
C)  fat pads 
D)  bursae 
E)  extrinsic ligaments 
A)  tendons 
B)  intrinsic ligaments 
C)  fat pads 
D)  bursae 
E)  extrinsic ligaments

Question 9

A specialized form of fibrous synarthrosis that binds each tooth to the surrounding bony socket is a ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Movement in the anterior-posterior plane that decreases the angle between the articulating elements is ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

A ligament that originates at the base of the coracoid process and inserts on the head of the humerus is the acromioclavicular ligament.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

How does the construction of the shoulder capsule contribute to the extensive range of motion of the shoulder joint?

Accepted Answer

The articular capsule of the shoulder jo

Question 13

Figure 8.5
   
Using the above-referenced posterior views of the extended right knee (joint capsule removed in right side cadaveric image), identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label C.

Accepted Answer

A)  Soleus muscle 
B)  Plantaris muscle 
C)  Popliteus muscle 
D)  Semitendinosus muscle 
E)  Gastrocnemius muscle 
A)  Soleus muscle 
B)  Plantaris muscle 
C)  Popliteus muscle 
D)  Semitendinosus muscle 
E)  Gastrocnemius muscle

Question 14

Figure 8.2
   
Using the above-referenced anterior view and lateral and sectional views of the intervertebral articulations, identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label H.

Accepted Answer

A)  Posterior longitudinal ligament 
B)  Ligamentum flavum 
C)  Supraspinous ligament 
D)  Anterior longitudinal ligament 
E)  Infraspinous ligament 
A)  Posterior longitudinal ligament 
B)  Ligamentum flavum 
C)  Supraspinous ligament 
D)  Anterior longitudinal ligament 
E)  Infraspinous ligament

Question 15

Figure 8.5
   
Using the above-referenced posterior views of the extended right knee (joint capsule removed in right side cadaveric image), identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label G.

Accepted Answer

A)  Popliteus muscle 
B)  Gastrocnemius muscle 
C)  Soleus muscle 
D)  Plantaris muscle 
E)  Semimembranosus muscle 
A)  Popliteus muscle 
B)  Gastrocnemius muscle 
C)  Soleus muscle 
D)  Plantaris muscle 
E)  Semimembranosus muscle

Question 16

Figure 8.2
   
Using the above-referenced anterior view and lateral and sectional views of the intervertebral articulations, identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label D.

Accepted Answer

A)  Interspinous ligament 
B)  Anterior longitudinal ligament 
C)  Supraspinous ligament 
D)  Annulus fibrosus 
E)  Posterior longitudinal ligament 
A)  Interspinous ligament 
B)  Anterior longitudinal ligament 
C)  Supraspinous ligament 
D)  Annulus fibrosus 
E)  Posterior longitudinal ligament

Question 17

Joints between the superior and inferior articulating facets of adjacent vertebrae are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  symphyses 
B)  gomphoses 
C)  synostoses 
D)  syndesmoses 
E)  zygapophysial joints 
A)  symphyses 
B)  gomphoses 
C)  synostoses 
D)  syndesmoses 
E)  zygapophysial joints

Question 18

The atlanto-axial joint is an example of a(n)________ joint.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Why do human beings lose height as they reach old age?

Accepted Answer

Since the intervertebral discs make a si

Question 20

Turn soles inward is called dorsiflexion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: The Skeletal System: Articulations

The radial collateral ligament extends from the styloid process of the radius to the medial surface of the scaphoid.

Figure 8.5 Using the above-referenced posterior views of the extended right knee (joint capsule removed in right side cadaveric image), identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label S.

Figure 8.1 Using the above-referenced diagrammatic view of a simple articulation, identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label F.

Figure 8.6 Using the above-referenced anterior view of the right knee at full flexion (joint capsule, patella, and associated ligaments removed), identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label H.

Figure 8.2 Using the above-referenced anterior view and lateral and sectional views of the intervertebral articulations, identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label B.

Figure 8.4 Using the above-referenced lateral view of the right shoulder joint (humerus removed), identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label P.

An accessory structure of a joint that may subdivide a synovial cavity, channel the flow of synovial fluid, or allow for variations in the shapes of the articular surfaces is a ________.

Small, synovial fluid-filled pockets in connective tissue are called ________.

A specialized form of fibrous synarthrosis that binds each tooth to the surrounding bony socket is a ________.

Movement in the anterior-posterior plane that decreases the angle between the articulating elements is ________.

A ligament that originates at the base of the coracoid process and inserts on the head of the humerus is the acromioclavicular ligament.

How does the construction of the shoulder capsule contribute to the extensive range of motion of the shoulder joint?

Figure 8.5 Using the above-referenced posterior views of the extended right knee (joint capsule removed in right side cadaveric image), identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label C.

Figure 8.2 Using the above-referenced anterior view and lateral and sectional views of the intervertebral articulations, identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label H.

Figure 8.5 Using the above-referenced posterior views of the extended right knee (joint capsule removed in right side cadaveric image), identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label G.

Figure 8.2 Using the above-referenced anterior view and lateral and sectional views of the intervertebral articulations, identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label D.

Joints between the superior and inferior articulating facets of adjacent vertebrae are called ________.

The atlanto-axial joint is an example of a(n)________ joint.

Why do human beings lose height as they reach old age?

Turn soles inward is called dorsiflexion.

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