Question 1

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 2

Which of the following movements would you associate with chewing food?

Accepted Answer

A) elevation 
B) abduction 
C) flexion 
D) pronation 
E) circumduction 
A) elevation 
B) abduction 
C) flexion 
D) pronation 
E) circumduction

Question 3

The intervertebral disc joint is called a

Accepted Answer

A) synarthrosis. 
B) glide joint. 
C) condylar joint. 
D) synchondrosis. 
E) symphysis. 
A) synarthrosis. 
B) glide joint. 
C) condylar joint. 
D) synchondrosis. 
E) symphysis.

Question 4

Which type of joint is found between the carpal bones?

Accepted Answer

A) saddle 
B) gliding 
C) hinge 
D) ball-and-socket 
E) pivot 
A) saddle 
B) gliding 
C) hinge 
D) ball-and-socket 
E) pivot

Question 5

Figure 9-1 A Simplified Sectional View of the Knee Joint
Use Figure 9-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "5."

Accepted Answer

A) serous membrane 
B) synovial membrane 
C) joint capsule 
D) periosteum 
E) intracapsular ligament 
A) serous membrane 
B) synovial membrane 
C) joint capsule 
D) periosteum 
E) intracapsular ligament

Question 6

The joints between vertebrae are examples of ________ joints.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Figure 9-2 Bones of the Wrist and Hand
Use Figure 9-2 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the type of joint at label "3."

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which of the following occurs when the articular cartilage is damaged?

Accepted Answer

A) The matrix begins to break down. 
B) The exposed surface appears rough. 
C) Friction in the joint increases. 
D) Normal synovial joint function is unable to continue. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) The matrix begins to break down. 
B) The exposed surface appears rough. 
C) Friction in the joint increases. 
D) Normal synovial joint function is unable to continue. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 9

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 10

The knuckle joint is classified as a ________ joint.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

The joint that permits the greatest range of mobility of any joint in the body is the ________ joint.

Accepted Answer

A) hip 
B) shoulder 
C) elbow 
D) knee 
E) wrist 
A) hip 
B) shoulder 
C) elbow 
D) knee 
E) wrist

Question 12

Which of the following ligaments assists in stabilization of the shoulder joint?

Accepted Answer

A) coracoacromial 
B) subscapularis 
C) coracoclavicular 
D) coracoacromial and subscapular ligaments 
E) coracoacromial and coracoclavicular ligaments 
A) coracoacromial 
B) subscapularis 
C) coracoclavicular 
D) coracoacromial and subscapular ligaments 
E) coracoacromial and coracoclavicular ligaments

Question 13

To pinch with a thumb and finger involves a movement called

Accepted Answer

A) rotation. 
B) opposition. 
C) circumduction. 
D) eversion. 
E) retraction. 
A) rotation. 
B) opposition. 
C) circumduction. 
D) eversion. 
E) retraction.

Question 14

A ligamentous connection such as an antebrachial interosseous membrane is called a

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

The atlantoaxial joint is an example of a ________ joint.

Accepted Answer

A) ball and socket 
B) pivot 
C) gliding 
D) condyloid 
E) saddle 
A) ball and socket 
B) pivot 
C) gliding 
D) condyloid 
E) saddle

Question 16

Which of the following is not a function of synovial fluid?

Accepted Answer

A) shock absorption 
B) increases osmotic pressure within joint 
C) lubrication 
D) provides nutrients 
E) protects articular cartilages 
A) shock absorption 
B) increases osmotic pressure within joint 
C) lubrication 
D) provides nutrients 
E) protects articular cartilages

Question 17

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 18

The radiocarpal joint is a(n)________ joint.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

An immovable 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 20

Which ligament connects the clavicle and the acromion?

Accepted Answer

A) coracohumeral 
B) coracoacromial 
C) coracoclavicular 
D) glenohumeral 
E) acromioclavicular 
A) coracohumeral 
B) coracoacromial 
C) coracoclavicular 
D) glenohumeral 
E) acromioclavicular

Exam 9: Joints

All of the following are structural classifications of synovial joints except

Which of the following movements would you associate with chewing food?

The intervertebral disc joint is called a

Which type of joint is found between the carpal bones?

Figure 9-1 A Simplified Sectional View of the Knee Joint Use Figure 9-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "5."

The joints between vertebrae are examples of ________ joints.

Figure 9-2 Bones of the Wrist and Hand Use Figure 9-2 to answer the following questions: -Identify the type of joint at label "3."

Which of the following occurs when the articular cartilage is damaged?

A freely movable joint is a(n)

The knuckle joint is classified as a ________ joint.

The joint that permits the greatest range of mobility of any joint in the body is the ________ joint.

Which of the following ligaments assists in stabilization of the shoulder joint?

To pinch with a thumb and finger involves a movement called

A ligamentous connection such as an antebrachial interosseous membrane is called a

The atlantoaxial joint is an example of a ________ joint.

Which of the following is not a function of synovial fluid?

The most common athletic knee injury produces damage to the

The radiocarpal joint is a(n)________ joint.

An immovable joint is a(n)

Which ligament connects the clavicle and the acromion?

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

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