Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

The opposite of retraction is

Accepted Answer

A)  inversion. 
B)  protraction. 
C)  elevation. 
D)  pronation. 
E)  flexion. 
A)  inversion. 
B)  protraction. 
C)  elevation. 
D)  pronation. 
E)  flexion.

Question 6

Joints joined together by hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage would be classified as ______ joints.

Accepted Answer

A)  diarthrotic 
B)  fibrous 
C)  cartilaginous 
D)  synovial 
A)  diarthrotic 
B)  fibrous 
C)  cartilaginous 
D)  synovial

Joints are classified according to the

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

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

The joint capsule

The opposite of retraction is

Joints joined together by hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage would be classified as ______ joints.

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Exam 8: Joints and Movement

Joints are classified according to the

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

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

The joint capsule

The opposite of retraction is

Joints joined together by hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage would be classified as ______ joints.

The Human Organism

The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Biology

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue

Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy

Muscular System: Histology and Physiology

Muscular System: Gross Anatomy

Functional Organization of Nervous Tissue

Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

Brain and Cranial Nerves

Integration of Nervous System Functions

The Special Senses

Autonomic Nervous System

Functional Organization of the Endocrine System

Endocrine Glands

Cardiovascular System: Blood

Cardiovascular System: the Heart

Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature Regulation

Urinary System

Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Based Balance

Reproductive System

Development, Growth, Aging, and Genetics

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