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The glenoidal labrum is part of the hip joint that reinforces the acetabulum.

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B) False

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The acetabulum is a deep,cuplike socket,whereas the glenoid cavity is shallow and saucer-shaped.

A) True
B) False

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A joint must allow movement between two bones to be called a joint.

A) True
B) False

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The occipital bone's joint with the atlas is an example of a condyloid joint.

A) True
B) False

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The "joints" between the epiphyses and diaphysis in a developing bone can be classified as synchondroses joints.

A) True
B) False

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Because of the instability of the glenoid cavity and humerus,one of the strongest ligaments in the body is found surrounding the shoulder.

A) True
B) False

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Fontanels become sutures.

A) True
B) False

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An articulation is a point of contact between bones.

A) True
B) False

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A "pulled elbow" is more common in older adults because the disk-shaped head of the radius begins to erode away.

A) True
B) False

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Arthroplasty is the total or partial replacement of a joint with a prosthesis.

A) True
B) False

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A projection of one bone that articulates with a ring in another bone describes a condyloid joint.

A) True
B) False

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The depth of the acetabulum gives stability to the hip joint.

A) True
B) False

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The vertebral column contains both cartilaginous joints and synovial joints.

A) True
B) False

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It is recommended that joint replacement surgery be done on younger people rather than older people because they are better able to tolerate the procedure.

A) True
B) False

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

A) True
B) False

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False

Total hip replacement is the most common orthopedic operation performed on older persons in the United States.

A) True
B) False

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Hyaline cartilage is associated only with synovial joints.

A) True
B) False

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The intercarpal joints occur at the points of articulation between the bones of the ankle.

A) True
B) False

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Because hinge joints can be involved in both flexion and extension,they are considered biaxial joints.

A) True
B) False

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If you are standing up and looking straight up toward the sky,your cervical spine will be hyperextended.

A) True
B) False

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