Question 1

All of the following affect the types and extent of movements that can occur in a joint EXCEPT

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A)  hormones
B)  the shape of the articulating bones
C)  the flexibility of the ligaments that bind the bones together
D)  the tension of associated muscles and ligaments
E)  the amount of hyaluronic acid secreted into the joint cavityF) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 2

The type of tissue that holds bones together in a fibrous joint is

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A)  hyaline cartilage
B)  fibrocartilage
C)  elastic connective tissue
D)  dense regular connective tissue
E)  dense irregular connective tissueF) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)is found in the shoulder joint.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is a type of cartilaginous joint?

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A)  synovial
B)  symphysis
C)  syndesmosis
D)  suture
E)  gomphosisF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

Which of the following joints is classified as a synarthrotic joint?

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A)  suture in infants and young children
B)  knee
C)  symphysis
D)  gomphosis
E)  distal tibiofibular jointF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Which of the structures indicated in the synovial joint diagram secretes synovial fluid?

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A)  A
B)  B
C)  C
D)  D
E)  EF) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

The lateral movement of the arms away from the body is called

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A)  elevation
B)  abduction
C)  adduction
D)  circumduction
E)  retractionF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

The shoulder joint is an example of a

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

Question 9

Slightly movable joints are classified as

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A)  synovial joints
B)  amphiarthroses
C)  synarthroses
D)  sutures
E)  diarthrosesF) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 10

The joints between the carpal bones in the wrist are examples of

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A)  ball-and-socket joints
B)  hinge joints
C)  pivot joints
D)  plane joints
E)  saddle jointsF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

The type of synovial joint found between the metacarpal of the human thumb and the trapezium that allows opposition of the thumb to occur is a

Accepted Answer

A)  pivot joint
B)  condyloid joint
C)  plane joint
D)  saddle joint
E)  ball-and-socket jointF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Sac-like structures that are strategically located to reduce friction between skin and underlying bones during synovial joint movements are called

Accepted Answer

A)  tendons
B)  ligaments
C)  menisci
D)  accessory ligaments
E)  bursaeF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 13

A type of cartilaginous joint found in the long bones of the immature skeleton that allows the bones to lengthen is a

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A)  synchondrosis
B)  syndesmosis
C)  symphysis
D)  diarthrosis
E)  sutureF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following types of synovial joints are classified as biaxial because they permit movement around only two axes?

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A)  suture joint
B)  pivot joint
C)  hinge joint
D)  condyloid joint
E)  ball-and-socket jointF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

An interosseous membrane joint is found between

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A)  radius and humerus
B)  radius and ulna
C)  tibia and talus
D)  tibia and fibula
E)  both radius and ulna and tibia and fibulaF) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT classified as a special movement?

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A)  elevation
B)  protraction
C)  circumduction
D)  supination
E)  dorsiflexionF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

Arthralgia is the displacement of a bone from a joint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Angular movements of articulating bones can be accomplished by

Accepted Answer

A)  fibrous joints
B)  cartilaginous joints
C)  synovial joints
D)  all of the choices are correct
E)  none of the choices is correctF) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

Extension is a type of angular movement commonly associated with a/an

Accepted Answer

A)  plane joint
B)  hinge joint
C)  pivot joint
D)  interosseous membrane joint
E)  sutureF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

The outer fibrous layer of the articular capsule consists of

Accepted Answer

A)  dense irregular connective tissue
B)  dense regular connective tissue
C)  cartilage
D)  synovial membranes
E)  areolar connective tissueF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Exam 7: Joints

Angular movements of articulating bones can be accomplished by

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Which of the following is NOT classified as a special movement?

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Extension is a type of angular movement commonly associated with a/an

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Which of the following is a type of cartilaginous joint?

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The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)is found in the shoulder joint.

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All of the following affect the types and extent of movements that can occur in a joint EXCEPT

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Sac-like structures that are strategically located to reduce friction between skin and underlying bones during synovial joint movements are called

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A type of cartilaginous joint found in the long bones of the immature skeleton that allows the bones to lengthen is a

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The type of tissue that holds bones together in a fibrous joint is

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The type of synovial joint found between the metacarpal of the human thumb and the trapezium that allows opposition of the thumb to occur is a

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Slightly movable joints are classified as

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An interosseous membrane joint is found between

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The lateral movement of the arms away from the body is called

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Arthralgia is the displacement of a bone from a joint.

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Which of the following joints is classified as a synarthrotic joint?

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The outer fibrous layer of the articular capsule consists of

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Which of the structures indicated in the synovial joint diagram secretes synovial fluid?

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The shoulder joint is an example of a

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Which of the following types of synovial joints are classified as biaxial because they permit movement around only two axes?

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The joints between the carpal bones in the wrist are examples of

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