Question 1

Joints can be classified structurally as

Accepted Answer

A) bony. 
B) fibrous. 
C) cartilaginous. 
D) synovial. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) bony. 
B) fibrous. 
C) cartilaginous. 
D) synovial. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 2

In a triaxial articulation,

Accepted Answer

A) movement can occur in all three axes. 
B) movement can occur in only two axes. 
C) movement can occur in only one axis. 
D) only circumduction is possible. 
E) no movement is possible. 
A) movement can occur in all three axes. 
B) movement can occur in only two axes. 
C) movement can occur in only one axis. 
D) only circumduction is possible. 
E) no movement is possible.

Question 3

The normal movement of the knee joint during walking involves

Accepted Answer

A) abduction. 
B) adduction. 
C) flexion. 
D) extension. 
E) both flexion and extension. 
A) abduction. 
B) adduction. 
C) flexion. 
D) extension. 
E) both flexion and extension.

Question 4

The movement of rotating a limb toward the anterior surface of the body is called ________ rotation.

Accepted Answer

A) frontal 
B) external 
C) lateral 
D) outward 
E) medial 
A) frontal 
B) external 
C) lateral 
D) outward 
E) medial

Question 5

Figure 9-1 A Simplified Sectional View of the Knee Joint
Use Figure 9-1 to answer the following questions:
-Which structure acts as a cushion and consists of fibrous cartilage?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5

Question 6

Which of the following is not considered 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 7

How are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis different?

Accepted Answer

Osteoarthritis is a "wear-and-tear" dise

Question 8

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 9

A ________ occurs when articulating surfaces are forced out of position.

Accepted Answer

A) fracture 
B) bunion 
C) bursitis 
D) dislocation 
E) sprain 
A) fracture 
B) bunion 
C) bursitis 
D) dislocation 
E) sprain

Question 10

When the triceps brachii muscle contracts,what movements does it produce?

Accepted Answer

The triceps brachii attaches t

Question 11

The joints that connect the four fingers with the metacarpal bones are

Accepted Answer

A) condylar joints. 
B) saddle joints. 
C) pivot joints. 
D) hinge joints. 
E) condyloid joints. 
A) condylar joints. 
B) saddle joints. 
C) pivot joints. 
D) hinge joints. 
E) condyloid joints.

Question 12

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 "4."

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

All of the following movements occur at the intervertebral joints except

Accepted Answer

A) flexion. 
B) rotation. 
C) dorsiflexion. 
D) lateral flexion. 
E) extension. 
A) flexion. 
B) rotation. 
C) dorsiflexion. 
D) lateral flexion. 
E) extension.

Question 14

Monaxial joints are known as ________ joints.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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 16

Lifting a stone with the tip of foot is

Accepted Answer

A) circumduction. 
B) eversion. 
C) inversion. 
D) plantar flexion. 
E) dorsiflexion. 
A) circumduction. 
B) eversion. 
C) inversion. 
D) plantar flexion. 
E) dorsiflexion.

Question 17

Which of the following types of joints is monaxial,but capable of only rotation?

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 18

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 19

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 20

Curling into the "fetal position" ________ the intervertebral joints.

Accepted Answer

A) hyperextends 
B) flexes 
C) abducts 
D) extends 
E) rotates 
A) hyperextends 
B) flexes 
C) abducts 
D) extends 
E) rotates

Exam 9: Joints

Joints can be classified structurally as

In a triaxial articulation,

The normal movement of the knee joint during walking involves

The movement of rotating a limb toward the anterior surface of the body is called ________ rotation.

Figure 9-1 A Simplified Sectional View of the Knee Joint Use Figure 9-1 to answer the following questions: -Which structure acts as a cushion and consists of fibrous cartilage?

Which of the following is not considered an accessory synovial structure?

How are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis different?

The "rotator cuff" of the shoulder functions to

A ________ occurs when articulating surfaces are forced out of position.

When the triceps brachii muscle contracts,what movements does it produce?

The joints that connect the four fingers with the metacarpal bones are

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 "4."

All of the following movements occur at the intervertebral joints except

Monaxial joints are known as ________ joints.

Factors that increase the stability of the hip joint include

Lifting a stone with the tip of foot is

Which of the following types of joints is monaxial,but capable of only rotation?

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

An example of a synchondrosis is the articulation of the

Curling into the "fetal position" ________ the intervertebral joints.

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

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