Question 1

-This figure shows the temporomandibular joint.Which number indicates the articular capsule?

Accepted Answer

A)  1
B)  2
C)  3
D)  4
E)  The articular capsule is not shown in this figure.F) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 2

The term diarthrosis refers to a joint that is

Accepted Answer

A)  immobile.
B)  freely mobile.
C)  fused.
D)  slightly mobile.
E)  dislocated.F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

The ligamentum ________ is the part of the supraspinous ligament that extends between C7 and the base of the skull.

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The answer of The ligamentum ________ is the part of...

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The epiphyseal plates in long bones are examples of synchondroses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The interosseous membrane between the radius and the ulna is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)  synchondrosis.
B)  suture.
C)  synostosis.
D)  synarthrosis.
E)  syndesmosis.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What type of cartilage is located between the bones in a symphysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elastic cartilage
B)  Reticular cartilage
C)  Hyaline cartilage
D)  Fibrocartilage
E)  Sutural cartilageF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 9

Which is not a cartilaginous joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  First costochondral joint
B)  Intervertebral joint
C)  Second costochondral joint
D)  First sternocostal joint
E)  Second sternocostal jointF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Which joints are responsible for flexion and extension at the elbow?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glenohumeral and humeroulnar
B)  Humeroulnar and humeroradial
C)  Humeroulnar,humeroradial,and radioulnar
D)  Humeroradial,radioulnar,and radiocarpal
E)  Humeroradial and radioulnarF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

What is the function of the cruciate ligaments in the knee joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hold the patella in place on the femur
B)  Hold the patella in place on the tibia
C)  Limit the movement of the femur on the tibia
D)  Limit the movement of the fibula on the femur
E)  Limit the movement of the fibula on the tibiaF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

The joint known as the "wrist" is the radiocarpal joint.Why is the ulna not considered to be part of this joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no articular cartilage at the distal end of the ulna.
B)  The ulna is fused to the carpals,preventing true articulation.
C)  There is an articular disc between the ulna and the radiocarpal joint.
D)  The radiocarpal joint is condylar,but the ulnar surface is planar.
E)  The ulnar collateral ligament does not extend to the carpals.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 13

Which ligament is not associated with the glenohumeral joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coracoacromial ligament
B)  Coracohumeral ligament
C)  Glenohumeral ligament
D)  Transverse humeral ligament
E)  Humeral collateral ligamentF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

The joint formed by the axis and atlas that permits the "no" shaking of the head is a _____ joint.

Accepted Answer

A)  condylar
B)  hinge
C)  plane
D)  pivot
E)  saddleF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 15

Fluid-filled sacs that cushion synovial joints are called

Accepted Answer

A)  fat pads.
B)  articular discs.
C)  bursae.
D)  menisci.
E)  diarthroses.F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 16

Which is not true regarding ligaments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intracapsular ligaments are within the articular capsule.
B)  Ligaments are composed of dense regular connective tissue.
C)  Extrinsic ligaments are physically separate from the articular capsule.
D)  Intrinsic ligaments are thickenings of the articular cartilage.
E)  Extracapsular ligaments are outside the articular capsule.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

In a gomphosis,the tooth is held in place by the ___________ membrane.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a gomphosis,the tooth is held in...

Question 18

Which of these synovial joints does not have at least one rounded or convex surface?

Accepted Answer

A)  Saddle
B)  Ball and socket
C)  Pivot
D)  Plane
E)  CondylarF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

Which is not a type of joint found in the foot?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intertarsal
B)  Tarsometatarsal
C)  Metatarsophalangeal
D)  Intermetatarsal
E)  InterphalangealF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

The deltoid ligament,lateral ligament,and tibiofibular ligaments belong to the ________ joint.

Accepted Answer

A)  tarsometatarsal
B)  talocrural
C)  humeroradial
D)  knee
E)  fibulometatarsalF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Exam 9: Articulations

Which is not true regarding ligaments?

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The epiphyseal plates in long bones are examples of synchondroses.

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What is the function of the cruciate ligaments in the knee joint?

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Which of these synovial joints does not have at least one rounded or convex surface?

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-This figure shows the temporomandibular joint.Which number indicates the articular capsule?

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The joint formed by the axis and atlas that permits the "no" shaking of the head is a _____ joint.

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The joint known as the "wrist" is the radiocarpal joint.Why is the ulna not considered to be part of this joint?

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The ligamentum ________ is the part of the supraspinous ligament that extends between C7 and the base of the skull.

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The interosseous membrane between the radius and the ulna is an example of a

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Fluid-filled sacs that cushion synovial joints are called

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In a gomphosis,the tooth is held in place by the ___________ membrane.

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

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What type of cartilage is located between the bones in a symphysis?

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Which is not a cartilaginous joint?

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Which ligament is not associated with the glenohumeral joint?

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The term diarthrosis refers to a joint that is

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Which is not a type of joint found in the foot?

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Which joints are responsible for flexion and extension at the elbow?

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The deltoid ligament,lateral ligament,and tibiofibular ligaments belong to the ________ joint.

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