Question 1

The periodontal membrane is associated with which type of joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gomphosis 
B)  Suture 
C)  Syndesmosis 
D)  Synovial 
A)  Gomphosis 
B)  Suture 
C)  Syndesmosis 
D)  Synovial

Question 2

An example of a pivot joint is(are) the:

Accepted Answer

A)  head of the radius articulating with the ulna. 
B)  first metacarpal articulating with the trapezium. 
C)  humerus articulating with the scapula. 
D)  interphalangeal joints. 
A)  head of the radius articulating with the ulna. 
B)  first metacarpal articulating with the trapezium. 
C)  humerus articulating with the scapula. 
D)  interphalangeal joints.

Question 3

Because of the instability of the glenoid cavity and humerus, one of the strongest ligaments in the body is found surrounding the shoulder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Synchondroses:

Accepted Answer

A)  have hyaline cartilage between articulating bones in a joint. 
B)  are immovable joints. 
C)  are found only in the skull. 
D)  is another term for symphysis. 
A)  have hyaline cartilage between articulating bones in a joint. 
B)  are immovable joints. 
C)  are found only in the skull. 
D)  is another term for symphysis.

Question 5

Match each of the following terms with its main action.
-Increase the angle of a joint

Accepted Answer

A) Abduction 
B) Adduction 
C) Extension 
D) Flexion 
E) Pronation
F)Supination 
A) Abduction 
B) Adduction 
C) Extension 
D) Flexion 
E) Pronation
F)Supination

Question 6

Match each synovial joint structure term with its corresponding description.
-Strong cords of dense white connective tissue that help stabilize a joint

Accepted Answer

A) Articular cartilage 
B) Synovial membrane 
C) Joint cavity 
D) Menisci 
E) Joint capsule
F)Ligaments
G)Bursae 
A) Articular cartilage 
B) Synovial membrane 
C) Joint cavity 
D) Menisci 
E) Joint capsule
F)Ligaments
G)Bursae

Question 7

The joint between the metatarsals and the phalanges is a hinge-type joint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match each of the following terms with its main action.
-Turn the palm anteriorly

Accepted Answer

A) Abduction 
B) Adduction 
C) Extension 
D) Flexion 
E) Pronation
F)Supination 
A) Abduction 
B) Adduction 
C) Extension 
D) Flexion 
E) Pronation
F)Supination

Question 9

The intercarpal joints occur at the points of articulation between the bones of the ankle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Vertebral bodies are connected together by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  ligamenta flava. 
B)  ligamentum nuchae. 
C)  posterior longitudinal ligament. 
D)  intertransverse ligaments. 
A)  ligamenta flava. 
B)  ligamentum nuchae. 
C)  posterior longitudinal ligament. 
D)  intertransverse ligaments.

Question 11

The joints between carpal bones are synarthrotic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following structures does not characterize a synovial joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bursae 
B)  Joint cavity 
C)  Menisci 
D)  All of the above structures characterize a synovial joint. 
A)  Bursae 
B)  Joint cavity 
C)  Menisci 
D)  All of the above structures characterize a synovial joint.

Question 13

Saddle joints in the body can be found between the:

Accepted Answer

A)  tibia and the femur. 
B)  thumb metacarpal and the trapezium in the wrist. 
C)  humerus and the glenoid fossa. 
D)  atlas and the occipital bone. 
A)  tibia and the femur. 
B)  thumb metacarpal and the trapezium in the wrist. 
C)  humerus and the glenoid fossa. 
D)  atlas and the occipital bone.

Question 14

The terms inversion and eversion apply to movements of the hand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Sutures can be found in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  skull and thorax. 
B)  skull and hip bones. 
C)  skull only. 
D)  hip only. 
A)  skull and thorax. 
B)  skull and hip bones. 
C)  skull only. 
D)  hip only.

Question 16

Most symphyses are located in the midline of the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Give an example of a ball-and-socket joint.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Give an example of a ball-and-socket joint....

Question 18

Syndesmosis joints have hyaline cartilage at articular surfaces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: Articulations

The periodontal membrane is associated with which type of joint?

An example of a pivot joint is(are) the:

Because of the instability of the glenoid cavity and humerus, one of the strongest ligaments in the body is found surrounding the shoulder.

Synchondroses:

Match each of the following terms with its main action. -Increase the angle of a joint

Match each synovial joint structure term with its corresponding description. -Strong cords of dense white connective tissue that help stabilize a joint

The joint between the metatarsals and the phalanges is a hinge-type joint.

Match each of the following terms with its main action. -Turn the palm anteriorly

The intercarpal joints occur at the points of articulation between the bones of the ankle.

Vertebral bodies are connected together by the:

The joints between carpal bones are synarthrotic.

Which of the following structures does not characterize a synovial joint?

Saddle joints in the body can be found between the:

The terms inversion and eversion apply to movements of the hand.

Sutures can be found in the:

Most symphyses are located in the midline of the body.

Give an example of a ball-and-socket joint.

Syndesmosis joints have hyaline cartilage at articular surfaces.

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