Question 1

An articular capsule is present in

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A)  fibrous joints.
B)  fibrous joints and cartilaginous joints.
C)  synovial joints.
D)  fibrous joints and synovial joints.
E)  all joints.F) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 2

The fixed point around which a lever rotates is the

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A)  fulcrum.
B)  condyle.
C)  resistance node.
D)  effort arm.
E)  multiaxis.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

Gliding is an example of an angular motion.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The glenohumeral joint exhibits

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A)  a high degree of stability and a wide range of motion.
B)  a high degree of stability but a narrow range of motion.
C)  a low level of stability but a wide range of motion.
D)  a low level of stability and a narrow range of motion.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

One of the functions of synovial fluid is to act as a shock absorber that distributes force evenly across the joint surface.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The fibrocartilage rim that deepens the hip socket is the

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A)  coxal retinaculum.
B)  obturator membrane.
C)  acetabular labrum.
D)  glenoid labrum.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Functionally,a gomphosis is categorized as a

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A)  cartilagenous joint.
B)  diarthrosis.
C)  synarthrosis.
D)  synovial joint.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

The elbow is a _______ joint.

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A)  plane
B)  hinge
C)  condyle
D)  saddleE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

In an older adult,the tissue in a suture may become completely ossified,fusing the skull bones together.This type of suture is called a _____________.

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The answer of In an older adult,the tissue in a...

Question 10

Circumduction is an example of a gliding motion.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Humans are able to grasp objects between the thumb and fingers due to a special joint movement called _____________.

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The answer of Humans are able to grasp objects between...

Question 12

One of the weakest parts of the shoulder is the part that lacks tendons of the rotator cuff.This weak area is the ______ aspect of the shoulder.

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A)  inferior
B)  superior
C)  anterior
D)  posteriorE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Movement of a body part toward the main axis of the body is called

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A)  abduction.
B)  flexion.
C)  inversion.
D)  retraction.
E)  adduction.F) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 14

In a young person,the joint between the sphenoid bone and the occipital bone is a

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A)  suture.
B)  synchondrosis.
C)  syndesmosis.
D)  symphysis.
E)  gomphosis.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

Which is not a function of synovial fluid

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A)  Nourishes osteocytes
B)  Lubricates articulating surfaces
C)  Removes wastes
D)  Serves as shock absorber
E)  Distributes stress forces across articular surfacesF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Which ligament is not associated with the glenohumeral joint

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A)  Coracoacromial ligament
B)  Coracohumeral ligament
C)  Glenohumeral ligament
D)  Humeral collateral ligamentE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 17

At the knee,the articular capsule encloses only the medial,lateral,and anterior regions of the joint.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The temporomandibular joint is the only mobile joint between skull bones.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The metatarsophalangeal joints allow movement in two planes and are classified as _________ joints.

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A)  planar
B)  ball and socket
C)  condylar
D)  pivot
E)  hingeF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

The ankle joint is the only joint that makes the movements "dorsiflexion" and "plantar flexion".

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Skeletal System: Articulations

The ankle joint is the only joint that makes the movements "dorsiflexion" and "plantar flexion".

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Movement of a body part toward the main axis of the body is called

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In an older adult,the tissue in a suture may become completely ossified,fusing the skull bones together.This type of suture is called a _____________.

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The temporomandibular joint is the only mobile joint between skull bones.

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Functionally,a gomphosis is categorized as a

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An articular capsule is present in

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In a young person,the joint between the sphenoid bone and the occipital bone is a

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The glenohumeral joint exhibits

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At the knee,the articular capsule encloses only the medial,lateral,and anterior regions of the joint.

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The fibrocartilage rim that deepens the hip socket is the

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Which ligament is not associated with the glenohumeral joint

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One of the functions of synovial fluid is to act as a shock absorber that distributes force evenly across the joint surface.

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Humans are able to grasp objects between the thumb and fingers due to a special joint movement called _____________.

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Which is not a function of synovial fluid

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One of the weakest parts of the shoulder is the part that lacks tendons of the rotator cuff.This weak area is the ______ aspect of the shoulder.

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The elbow is a _______ joint.

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The fixed point around which a lever rotates is the

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The metatarsophalangeal joints allow movement in two planes and are classified as _________ joints.

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Gliding is an example of an angular motion.

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Circumduction is an example of a gliding motion.

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