Question 1

Factors that increase the stability of the hip joint include

Accepted Answer

A) strong muscular padding. 
B) tough capsule. 
C) almost complete bony socket. 
D) supporting ligaments. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) strong muscular padding. 
B) tough capsule. 
C) almost complete bony socket. 
D) supporting ligaments. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 2

A suture is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) synarthrosis. 
B) syndesmosis. 
C) symphysis. 
D) diarthrosis. 
E) amphiarthrosis. 
A) synarthrosis. 
B) syndesmosis. 
C) symphysis. 
D) diarthrosis. 
E) amphiarthrosis.

Question 3

A freely movable joint is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) synarthrosis. 
B) diarthrosis. 
C) amphiarthrosis. 
D) syndesmosis. 
E) symphysis. 
A) synarthrosis. 
B) diarthrosis. 
C) amphiarthrosis. 
D) syndesmosis. 
E) symphysis.

Question 4

The largest and strongest articulation at the elbow is the

Accepted Answer

A) humero-ulnar joint. 
B) ulnar joint. 
C) ulnaradial joint. 
D) radial joint. 
E) humeroradial joint. 
A) humero-ulnar joint. 
B) ulnar joint. 
C) ulnaradial joint. 
D) radial joint. 
E) humeroradial joint.

Question 5

The structures that assist the bursae in reducing friction between the patella and other tissues are the

Accepted Answer

A) fat pads. 
B) medial menisci. 
C) lateral menisci. 
D) popliteal ligaments. 
E) cruciate ligaments. 
A) fat pads. 
B) medial menisci. 
C) lateral menisci. 
D) popliteal ligaments. 
E) cruciate ligaments.

Question 6

All of the following statements are true,except one.Identify the exception.

Accepted Answer

A) The rotator cuff functions to limit the range of movements of the shoulder joint. 
B) The shapes of the articulating surfaces within the joint help prevent movement in a particular direction and strengthen and stabilize the joint. 
C) The tighter two bones are held together within a joint,the stronger the joint. 
D) The more movement a joint allows,the stronger the joint. 
E) The tension produced by muscle tendons surrounding a joint help stabilize the joint. 
A) The rotator cuff functions to limit the range of movements of the shoulder joint. 
B) The shapes of the articulating surfaces within the joint help prevent movement in a particular direction and strengthen and stabilize the joint. 
C) The tighter two bones are held together within a joint,the stronger the joint. 
D) The more movement a joint allows,the stronger the joint. 
E) The tension produced by muscle tendons surrounding a joint help stabilize the joint.

Question 7

The "rotator cuff" of the shoulder functions to

Accepted Answer

A) reinforce the joint capsule. 
B) limit the range of movements. 
C) allow biaxial movement. 
D) allow monaxial movement. 
E) reinforce the joint capsule and limit the range of movements. 
A) reinforce the joint capsule. 
B) limit the range of movements. 
C) allow biaxial movement. 
D) allow monaxial movement. 
E) reinforce the joint capsule and limit the range of movements.

Question 8

Muscles that extend the elbow attach to the

Accepted Answer

A) coronoid process. 
B) radial tuberosity. 
C) olecranon process. 
D) medial epicondyle. 
E) lateral epicondyle. 
A) coronoid process. 
B) radial tuberosity. 
C) olecranon process. 
D) medial epicondyle. 
E) lateral epicondyle.

Question 9

Mike falls off his skateboard and sprains his ankle. Which of the following most likely occurs with this type of accident?

Accepted Answer

A) A bursa is damaged and leaks synovial fluid. 
B) A ligament is stretched and collagen fibers in the ligament are damaged 
C) Articulating bones are forced out of position and ligaments are torn. 
D) Dislocation of the ankle occurs. 
E) The tibia is broken and must be set in a cast. 
A) A bursa is damaged and leaks synovial fluid. 
B) A ligament is stretched and collagen fibers in the ligament are damaged 
C) Articulating bones are forced out of position and ligaments are torn. 
D) Dislocation of the ankle occurs. 
E) The tibia is broken and must be set in a cast.

Question 10

Figure 9-1 Bones of the Wrist and Hand
Use Figure 9-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the type of joint at label "5."

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Usually found outside the capsule,________ protect the articular cartilages and act as packing material for the joint.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Usually found outside the capsule,________ protect the...

Question 12

Which of the following movements is a good example of flexion?

Accepted Answer

A) opening the mouth 
B) turning the hand palm upward 
C) extreme bending of the head backwards 
D) moving the hand toward the shoulder 
E) spreading the fingers 
A) opening the mouth 
B) turning the hand palm upward 
C) extreme bending of the head backwards 
D) moving the hand toward the shoulder 
E) spreading the fingers

Question 13

All of the following are structural classifications of synovial joints,except

Accepted Answer

A) hinge. 
B) gliding. 
C) rolling. 
D) saddle. 
E) pivot. 
A) hinge. 
B) gliding. 
C) rolling. 
D) saddle. 
E) pivot.

Question 14

A general term for pain and stiffness that affects the skeletal or muscular system is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A general term for pain and stiffness...

Question 15

An example of a synchondrosis is the articulation of the

Accepted Answer

A) ribs with the sternum. 
B) radius and the ulna. 
C) femur with the acetabulum. 
D) atlas and the axis. 
E) navicular bone with the cuniform bones. 
A) ribs with the sternum. 
B) radius and the ulna. 
C) femur with the acetabulum. 
D) atlas and the axis. 
E) navicular bone with the cuniform bones.

Question 16

Figure 9-1 Bones of the Wrist and Hand
Use Figure 9-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the type of joint at label "4."

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

The movement of the forearm while twisting a doorknob is ________ and ________ .

Accepted Answer

supination

Question 18

Which of these is not considered to be an accessory synovial structure?

Accepted Answer

A) fat pads 
B) menisci 
C) tendons 
D) bursae 
E) synovial membrane 
A) fat pads 
B) menisci 
C) tendons 
D) bursae 
E) synovial membrane

Question 19

The most common athletic knee injury produces damage to the

Accepted Answer

A) patella. 
B) lateral meniscus. 
C) ligaments. 
D) tendons. 
E) medial meniscus. 
A) patella. 
B) lateral meniscus. 
C) ligaments. 
D) tendons. 
E) medial meniscus.

Question 20

Which of the following movements is a good example of supination?

Accepted Answer

A) opening the mouth 
B) turning the hand palm upward 
C) extreme bending of the head backwards 
D) moving the hand toward the shoulder 
E) spreading the fingers 
A) opening the mouth 
B) turning the hand palm upward 
C) extreme bending of the head backwards 
D) moving the hand toward the shoulder 
E) spreading the fingers

Exam 9: Articulations

Factors that increase the stability of the hip joint include

A suture is an example of a(n)

A freely movable joint is a(n)

The largest and strongest articulation at the elbow is the

The structures that assist the bursae in reducing friction between the patella and other tissues are the

All of the following statements are true,except one.Identify the exception.

The "rotator cuff" of the shoulder functions to

Muscles that extend the elbow attach to the

Mike falls off his skateboard and sprains his ankle. Which of the following most likely occurs with this type of accident?

Figure 9-1 Bones of the Wrist and Hand Use Figure 9-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the type of joint at label "5."

Usually found outside the capsule,________ protect the articular cartilages and act as packing material for the joint.

Which of the following movements is a good example of flexion?

All of the following are structural classifications of synovial joints,except

A general term for pain and stiffness that affects the skeletal or muscular system is ________.

An example of a synchondrosis is the articulation of the

Figure 9-1 Bones of the Wrist and Hand Use Figure 9-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the type of joint at label "4."

The movement of the forearm while twisting a doorknob is ________ and ________ .

Which of these is not considered to be an accessory synovial structure?

The most common athletic knee injury produces damage to the

Which of the following movements is a good example of supination?

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

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