Question 1

Synovial joints are different from both fibrous and cartilaginous joints because synovial joints

Accepted Answer

A)   use fibrous connective tissue to hold the bones in the joint together.
B)   are enclosed by a joint capsule.
C)   are only temporary; they are replaced in the adult.
D)   generally have both bones in the joint fused together.
E)   are not freely moveable.F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 2

The joint between a tooth and the mandibular alveolus is an example of a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   suture
B)   syndesmosis
C)   gomphosis
D)   synostosis
E)   symphysisF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Returning the thumb to the anatomical position after touching the little finger is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   reposition
B)   opposition
C)   medial excursion
D)   supinationE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The cubital or elbow joint is an example of a ________ joint.

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A)   saddle
B)   hinge
C)   pivot
D)   ball and socket
E)   planeF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

A synchondrosis

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A)   is a type of gomphosis.
B)   is freely movable.
C)   may be temporary.
D)   is found in the arm.
E)   is not found in a growing long bone.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

In a syndesmosis

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A)   there is an osseous union between the bones of the joint.
B)   the bones are held together by ligaments called interosseous membranes.
C)   it is not unusual to find discs of cartilage.
D)   no movement occurs.
E)   there is a great range of motion.F) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

Jasmine trips and tries to break her fall by putting her hand to the ground. The doctor informs her she has injured the ________ joints in her wrist.

Accepted Answer

A)   costocarpal
B)   intermetacarpal
C)   metacarpophalangeal
D)   intercarpalE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Raising your hand and placing it on the shoulder of a person standing in front of you, requires ________ of the shoulder.

Accepted Answer

A)   abduction
B)   adduction
C)   extension
D)   flexion
E)   elevationF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of the following influence the range of motion of a joint?

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A)   The shape of the articular surfaces of the bones
B)   The amount and shape of cartilage at the joint
C)   The amount of fluid in and around the joint
D)   The strength and location of tendons and ligaments
E)   All of these influence range of motion.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

The type of movement between carpal bones is described as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   pivot
B)   adduction
C)   extension
D)   flexion
E)   glidingF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 11

Harry is told he has structural damage to his dentoalveolar joint. Where specifically is the problem area?

Accepted Answer

A)   Between the sacrum and hipbone
B)   At the symphysis pubis
C)   In the cervical region between the atlas and axis
D)   Between a tooth socket and a tooth
E)   At the suture between the two parietal bonesF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

Suppose you cup your hands to hold some water. To limit the amount of leaking through your hands, this action would most likely require ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   pronation of the forearm
B)   circumduction of the wrists
C)   opposition of the thumb
D)   abduction of the fingers
E)   adduction of the fingersF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

The type of movements where one linear part of the body bends relative to another part would be ________ movements.

Accepted Answer

A)   angular
B)   circular
C)   gliding
D)   linearE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

What is the most commonly dislocated joint in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   Glenohumeral joint
B)   Temporomandibular joint
C)   Humeroulnar joint
D)   Hip joint
E)   Knee jointF) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 15

The inability to produce the fluid that keeps most joints moist indicates a disorder of the

Accepted Answer

A)   cruciate ligament.
B)   synovial membrane.
C)   articular cartilage.
D)   bursae.
E)   mucus membrane.F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 16

-The figure illustrates the joints and bones of the rib cage. What does "E" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)   Costochondral joint
B)   Sternum
C)   Manubrium
D)   Sternal symphyses
E)   Sternocostal synchrondrosisF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 17

The ________ joint is an example of a multiaxial joint.

Accepted Answer

A)   proximal radioulnar
B)   metatarsophalangeal
C)   humeroulnar
D)   humeroscapular
E)   atlantoaxialF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

-The figure illustrates the joints and bones of the rib cage. What does "A" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)   Costochondral joint
B)   Sternum
C)   Manubrium
D)   Sternal symphyses
E)   Sternocostal synchrondrosisF) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 19

-The figure illustrates bones, fontanels, and sutures on the fetal skull. What does "D" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anterior fontanel
B)   Posterior fontanel
C)   Parietal bone
D)   Sagittal suture
E)   Occipital boneF) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

-What does structure "B" represent on the diagram?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tendon
B)   Articular cartilage
C)   Bursa
D)   Fibrous capsule
E)   Synovial membraneF) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Exam 8: Joint and Movement

Harry is told he has structural damage to his dentoalveolar joint. Where specifically is the problem area?

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-The figure illustrates the joints and bones of the rib cage. What does "A" represent?

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-What does structure "B" represent on the diagram?

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Synovial joints are different from both fibrous and cartilaginous joints because synovial joints

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The joint between a tooth and the mandibular alveolus is an example of a ________.

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The cubital or elbow joint is an example of a ________ joint.

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-The figure illustrates the joints and bones of the rib cage. What does "E" represent?

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The type of movement between carpal bones is described as ________.

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-The figure illustrates bones, fontanels, and sutures on the fetal skull. What does "D" represent?

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Raising your hand and placing it on the shoulder of a person standing in front of you, requires ________ of the shoulder.

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The ________ joint is an example of a multiaxial joint.

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What is the most commonly dislocated joint in the body?

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A synchondrosis

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Suppose you cup your hands to hold some water. To limit the amount of leaking through your hands, this action would most likely require ________.

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Returning the thumb to the anatomical position after touching the little finger is ________.

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Jasmine trips and tries to break her fall by putting her hand to the ground. The doctor informs her she has injured the ________ joints in her wrist.

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Which of the following influence the range of motion of a joint?

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In a syndesmosis

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The inability to produce the fluid that keeps most joints moist indicates a disorder of the

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The type of movements where one linear part of the body bends relative to another part would be ________ movements.

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