Question 1

Which of the following types of movement are not permitted at a synovial joint?

Accepted Answer

A) eversion 
B) flexion 
C) retraction 
D) gliding 
E) They are all permitted. 
A) eversion 
B) flexion 
C) retraction 
D) gliding 
E) They are all permitted.

Question 2

The synarthrosis that binds the teeth to the bony sockets is a

Accepted Answer

A) suture. 
B) gomphosis. 
C) synchondrosis. 
D) synotosis. 
E) syndesmosis. 
A) suture. 
B) gomphosis. 
C) synchondrosis. 
D) synotosis. 
E) syndesmosis.

Question 3

The joint between the forearm bones and the wrist is a ________ joint.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The medial surface of the knee joint is reinforced by the ________ ligament.

Accepted Answer

A) cruciate 
B) fibular collateral 
C) patellar 
D) popliteal 
E) tibial collateral 
A) cruciate 
B) fibular collateral 
C) patellar 
D) popliteal 
E) tibial collateral

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) ligaments 
B) tendons 
C) bursae 
D) menisci 
E) fat pads 
A) ligaments 
B) tendons 
C) bursae 
D) menisci 
E) fat pads

Question 6

The movement of the forearm while twisting a doorknob is

Accepted Answer

A) protraction and retraction. 
B) abduction and adduction. 
C) flexion and extension. 
D) lateral rotation and medial rotation. 
E) supination and pronation. 
A) protraction and retraction. 
B) abduction and adduction. 
C) flexion and extension. 
D) lateral rotation and medial rotation. 
E) supination and pronation.

Question 7

The movement of a body part downward is called

Accepted Answer

A) retraction. 
B) pronation. 
C) depression. 
D) protraction. 
E) eversion. 
A) retraction. 
B) pronation. 
C) depression. 
D) protraction. 
E) eversion.

Question 8

A movement away from the midline of the body is called

Accepted Answer

A) inversion. 
B) abduction. 
C) adduction. 
D) flexion. 
E) extension. 
A) inversion. 
B) abduction. 
C) adduction. 
D) flexion. 
E) extension.

Question 9

An epiphyseal line is an example of a

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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 11

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

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 12

The ankle joint is an example of a(n)________ joint.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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 "2."

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

The clinical term for joint inflammation is

Accepted Answer

A) rheumatism. 
B) atherosclerosis. 
C) bursitis. 
D) bunions. 
E) arthritis. 
A) rheumatism. 
B) atherosclerosis. 
C) bursitis. 
D) bunions. 
E) arthritis.

Question 15

Which of the following ligaments is not associated with the hip joint?

Accepted Answer

A) iliofemoral ligament 
B) pubofemoral ligament 
C) ischiofemoral ligament 
D) ligamentum teres 
E) anterior cruciate ligament 
A) iliofemoral ligament 
B) pubofemoral ligament 
C) ischiofemoral ligament 
D) ligamentum teres 
E) anterior cruciate ligament

Question 16

Identify the correct statement regarding people who are "double-jointed."

Accepted Answer

A) They are less likely to suffer from dislocations. 
B) They have one or more weak joints. 
C) They are probably male. 
D) They have extra ligaments in their joints. 
E) They have less range of motion. 
A) They are less likely to suffer from dislocations. 
B) They have one or more weak joints. 
C) They are probably male. 
D) They have extra ligaments in their joints. 
E) They have less range of motion.

Question 17

Which foot movement enables the ballerina to stand on her toes?

Accepted Answer

A) dorsiflexion 
B) plantar flexion 
C) inversion 
D) rotation 
E) eversion 
A) dorsiflexion 
B) plantar flexion 
C) inversion 
D) rotation 
E) eversion

Question 18

The ligaments that limit the anterior-posterior movement of the tibia and maintain the alignment of the femoral and tibial condyles are the ________ ligaments.

Accepted Answer

A) cruciate 
B) fibular collateral 
C) patellar 
D) popliteal 
E) tibial collateral 
A) cruciate 
B) fibular collateral 
C) patellar 
D) popliteal 
E) tibial collateral

Question 19

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

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 20

Pronation is defined as

Accepted Answer

A) a rolling of the distal epiphysis of the radius over the ulna. 
B) a twisting of the ulna medially. 
C) twisting the forearm so that the palms face anteriorly. 
D) the shortening of the angle between the radius and the humerus. 
E) movement of the mandible anteriorly,as seen when biting the upper lip. 
A) a rolling of the distal epiphysis of the radius over the ulna. 
B) a twisting of the ulna medially. 
C) twisting the forearm so that the palms face anteriorly. 
D) the shortening of the angle between the radius and the humerus. 
E) movement of the mandible anteriorly,as seen when biting the upper lip.

Exam 9: Joints

Which of the following types of movement are not permitted at a synovial joint?

The synarthrosis that binds the teeth to the bony sockets is a

The joint between the forearm bones and the wrist is a ________ joint.

The medial surface of the knee joint is reinforced by the ________ ligament.

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

The movement of the forearm while twisting a doorknob is

The movement of a body part downward is called

A movement away from the midline of the body is called

An epiphyseal line is an example of a

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

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

The ankle joint is an example of a(n)________ joint.

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 "2."

The clinical term for joint inflammation is

Which of the following ligaments is not associated with the hip joint?

Identify the correct statement regarding people who are "double-jointed."

Which foot movement enables the ballerina to stand on her toes?

The ligaments that limit the anterior-posterior movement of the tibia and maintain the alignment of the femoral and tibial condyles are the ________ ligaments.

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

Pronation is defined as

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