Question 1

The simplest types of movement at a synovial joint are ________ movements.

Accepted Answer

A)   angular
B)   circular
C)   fibrous
D)   gliding
E)   specialF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 2

Most of the joints in the appendicular skeleton are ________ joints.

Accepted Answer

A)   fibrous
B)   immovable
C)   synovial
D)   cartilaginous
E)   inarticulateF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

A place where two or more bones come together is a/an ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   cavity
B)   joint
C)   contusion
D)   articulation
E)   Both "joint" and "articulation" are correct.F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

Which of the following joints is most movable?

Accepted Answer

A)   Plane
B)   Saddle
C)   Hinge
D)   Pivot
E)   Ball and socketF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an effect of aging on the joints?

Accepted Answer

A)   Decreased range of motion
B)   Decreased flexibility and elasticity
C)   Increased production of synovial fluid
D)   Weakening of muscles
E)   Decreased tissue repairF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Mary Lu is experiencing pain from her sacroiliac joint. In what region of her body is she most likely feeling pain?

Accepted Answer

A)   Posterior pelvic region
B)   Anterior pelvic region
C)   Cervical region
D)   Lumbar region
E)   Thoracic regionF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 7

The glenoid labrum is part of the ________ joint, while the acetabular labrum is part of the ________ joint.

Accepted Answer

A)   elbow; knee
B)   shoulder; hip
C)   shoulder; knee
D)   elbow; hip
E)   shoulder; elbowF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Bowing the head is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   rotation
B)   pronation
C)   flexion
D)   lateral excursion
E)   hyperextensionF) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

Ellipsoid joints

Accepted Answer

A)   are multiaxial joints.
B)   are found between adjacent vertebra.
C)   are actually modified ball and socket joints.
D)   allow free rotation.
E)   are modified pivot joints.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Lyme disease is

Accepted Answer

A)   a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks.
B)   an inflammation of any joint.
C)   a metabolic disorder caused by increased uric acid in blood.
D)   a condition that may involve an autoimmune disease.
E)   the most common type of arthritis.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Cartilaginous joints unite two bones by means of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   cartilage
B)   collagen fibers
C)   capsules
D)   synovial membranesE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

-The figure illustrates a posterior view of the right knee joint. What does "E" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)   Medial (tibial)  collateral ligament (MCL) 
B)   Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) 
C)   Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) 
D)   Lateral (fibular)  collateral ligament (LCL) 
E)   Lateral meniscusF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

The joint between the head of the radius and the proximal end of the ulna is a ________ joint.

Accepted Answer

A)   plane
B)   saddle
C)   hinge
D)   pivot
E)   ball and socketF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 15

Joints joined together by hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage would be classified as ________ joints.

Accepted Answer

A)   cartilaginous
B)   fibrous
C)   synovial
D)   diarthroticE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following structures prevents knee hyperextension?

Accepted Answer

A)   The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) 
B)   The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) 
C)   The fibular (lateral)  collateral ligament
D)   The medial meniscus
E)   The lateral meniscusF) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 17

LaTonya gets her hand caught in the car door at her knuckles. Which of these specific joints is injured?

Accepted Answer

A)   Radiocarpal joint
B)   Metacarpophalangeal joint
C)   Atlantoaxial joint
D)   Metatarsophalangeal jointE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 18

A joint that has no joint cavity and exhibits little or no movement would be classified as a ________ joint.

Accepted Answer

A)   fibrous
B)   synovial
C)   complex
D)   cartilaginous
E)   partialF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 19

A biaxial joint has movement

Accepted Answer

A)   around one axis.
B)   around two axes at right angles to one another.
C)   about several axes.
D)   as long as there is articular cartilage present.
E)   that always rotates.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 20

Joints are classified according to the

Accepted Answer

A)   bones that are united at the joint.
B)   structure of the joint.
C)   size of the joint.
D)   shape of the joint.
E)   type of fluid in the joint.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Exam 8: Joint and Movement

Mary Lu is experiencing pain from her sacroiliac joint. In what region of her body is she most likely feeling pain?

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Cartilaginous joints unite two bones by means of ________.

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Most of the joints in the appendicular skeleton are ________ joints.

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A place where two or more bones come together is a/an ________.

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The joint between the head of the radius and the proximal end of the ulna is a ________ joint.

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Joints joined together by hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage would be classified as ________ joints.

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Joints are classified according to the

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The simplest types of movement at a synovial joint are ________ movements.

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A joint that has no joint cavity and exhibits little or no movement would be classified as a ________ joint.

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LaTonya gets her hand caught in the car door at her knuckles. Which of these specific joints is injured?

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A biaxial joint has movement

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The glenoid labrum is part of the ________ joint, while the acetabular labrum is part of the ________ joint.

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Ellipsoid joints

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Lyme disease is

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Which of the following is NOT an effect of aging on the joints?

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Which of the following structures prevents knee hyperextension?

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Which of the following joints is most movable?

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-The figure illustrates a posterior view of the right knee joint. What does "E" represent?

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

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Bowing the head is an example of ________.

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