Question 1

Closing one's mouth would be an example of the movement of elevation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The structural classification of a joint describes the type of movement the joint allows.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Why is slight movement of the symphysis pubis necessary?

Accepted Answer

The symphysis pubis is a cartilaginous j

Question 4

The periodontal membrane is associated with a gomphosis joint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The thumb contains the only saddle joint in the body-the joint between the metacarpal bone and the proximal phalange.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

A sprained ankle is most often caused by a severe external rotation of the ankle joint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A symphysis is a joint in which bones are connected by fibrous bands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Flexibility of the tendons allows for some movement of syndesmotic joints.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

During childbirth, the hyaline cartilage in the symphysis pubis allows for some slight movement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Condyloid (ellipsoidal) joints are biaxial joints in which one bone fits into a depression on another bone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Match each synovial joint structure term with its corresponding description.
-Sleevelike extension of the periosteum of each of the articulating bones in 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 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The intercarpal joints are arranged in two rows of four bones each.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Fontanels become sutures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The condition of "housemaid's knee" is an inflammation of the:

Accepted Answer

A) menisci. 
B) cruciate ligaments. 
C) synovial membrane. 
D) prepatellar bursa. 
A) menisci. 
B) cruciate ligaments. 
C) synovial membrane. 
D) prepatellar bursa.

Question 17

A soldier standing at attention would have his arms fully adducted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The joints between the radius and carpal bones are examples of gliding joints.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The occipital bone fitting into the atlas bone of the vertebrae is an example of a _____ joint.

Accepted Answer

A) pivot 
B) condyloid 
C) saddle 
D) gomphosis 
A) pivot 
B) condyloid 
C) saddle 
D) gomphosis

Question 20

Moving a part of the body forward is:

Accepted Answer

A) protraction. 
B) elevation. 
C) inversion. 
D) depression. 
A) protraction. 
B) elevation. 
C) inversion. 
D) depression.

Exam 14: Articulations

Closing one's mouth would be an example of the movement of elevation.

The structural classification of a joint describes the type of movement the joint allows.

Why is slight movement of the symphysis pubis necessary?

The periodontal membrane is associated with a gomphosis joint.

The thumb contains the only saddle joint in the body-the joint between the metacarpal bone and the proximal phalange.

Synchondroses:

A sprained ankle is most often caused by a severe external rotation of the ankle joint.

A symphysis is a joint in which bones are connected by fibrous bands.

Flexibility of the tendons allows for some movement of syndesmotic joints.

During childbirth, the hyaline cartilage in the symphysis pubis allows for some slight movement.

Condyloid (ellipsoidal) joints are biaxial joints in which one bone fits into a depression on another bone.

Match each synovial joint structure term with its corresponding description. -Sleevelike extension of the periosteum of each of the articulating bones in a joint

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

The intercarpal joints are arranged in two rows of four bones each.

Fontanels become sutures.

The condition of "housemaid's knee" is an inflammation of the:

A soldier standing at attention would have his arms fully adducted.

The joints between the radius and carpal bones are examples of gliding joints.

The occipital bone fitting into the atlas bone of the vertebrae is an example of a _____ joint.

Moving a part of the body forward is:

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