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An immovable joint is a(an)

a. synarthrosis
b. diarthrosis
c. amphiarthrosis
d. syndesmosis
a. synarthrosis
A freely movable joint is a(an)

a. synarthrosis
b. diarthrosis
c. amphiarthrosis
d. syndesmosis
b. diarthrosis
A joint formed by the fusion of two bones is a(an)

a. gomphosis
b. synchondrosis
c. synostosis
d. symphysis
c. synostosis
A synovial joint is an example of a(an)

a. synarthrosis
b. amphiarthrosis
c. diarthrosis
d. syndesmosis
c. diarthrosis
Dense connective tissue is to a suture as a peridontal ligament is to a(an)

a. amphiarthrosis
b. gomphosis
c. synostosis
d. syndesmosis
b. gomphosis
Which of the following is not a function of synovial fluid?
b. increases osmotic pressure within the joint
a.shock absorption
motic pressure within the joint
c. lubrication
d. protects articular cartilage
b. increases osmotic pressure within the joint
Bursae may be located in all but which of the following areas?

a. tendon sheaths
b. beneath the skin covering a bone
c. around most synovial joints
d. around blood vessels
d. around blood vessels
Decreasing the angle between bones is termed

a. flexion
b. extension
c. abduction
d. adduction
a. flexion
A movement toward the midline of the body is termed

a. inversion
b. abduction
c. adduction
d. flexion
c. adduction
The special movement of the thumb that allows it to grasp an object and hold on to it is called

a. rotation
b. opposition
c. circumduction
d. eversion
b. opposition
A twisting motion of the foot that turns the sole inward is termed

a. eversion
b. inversion
c. dorsiflexion
d. plantar flexion
b. inversion
The elbow joint is an exapmple of a(an) _______ joint.

a. saddle
b. gliding
c. hinge
d. pivot
c. hinge
Which of the following types of joints are found between the carpals?

a. saddle
b. gliding
c. hinge
d. pivot
b. gliding
Which of the following types of joints is only capable of rotation.

a. saddle
b. gliding
c. hinge
d. pivot
d. pivot
The shoulder is primarily stabilized by

a. the clavicle
b. the scapula
c. glenohumeral ligaments
d. muscles that move the humerus
d. muscles that move the humerus
The joints between the articulating facets of adjacent vertebrae are ______ joints.

a. saddle
b. pivot
c. gliding
d. hinge
c. gliding
Which of the following ligaments are not associated with the hip joint?

a. iliofemoral ligament
b. pubofemoral ligament
c. cruciate ligament
d. ligamentum teres
c. cruciate ligament
In the knee joint, the medial and lateral menisci

a. are cartilages that bind the knee to the tibia
b. act as cushions and conform to the shape of the articulating surfaces
c. take the place of bursae
d. are found between the patella and femur
b. act as cushions and conform to the shape of the articulating surfaces
The ligaments that limit the anterior-posterior movement of the femur and maintain the alignment of the femoral and tibial condyles are the _______ ligaments.

a. cruciate
b. lateral collateral
c. patellar
d. popliteal
a. cruciate
The rotator cuff of the shoulder funtions to

a. reinforce the joint capsule
b. expand the range of possible movements
c. allow bi-axial movement
d. all of the above are true
a. reinforce the joint capsule
Degenerative changes in a joint can be the result of all of the following except

a. bursitis
b. mechanical stress
c. immobilization of the joint
d. inflammation
a. bursitis
Nodding your head up and down is an example of

a. rotation
b. flexion and extension
c. protraction and retraction
d. pronation and supination
b. flexion and extension
Which of the following movements would you associate with chewing food?

a. elevation
b. abduction
c. flexion
d. circumduction
a. elevation
The movement that is exemplified by a ballerina pointing her toes is

a. circumduction
b. plantar flexion
c. dorsiflexion
d. eversion
b. plantar flexion
Since joints in the legs are subjected to greater forces, they are

a. more mobile than arm joints
b. less mobile than arm joints
c. generally less stable than arm joints
d. not stabilized by ligaments
b. less mobile than arm joints
A slightly movable joint is a(an)

a. synarthrosis
b. diarthrosis
c. amphiarthrosis
d. synostosis
a. synarthrosis
A ligamentous connection such as between the bones of the lower leg is termed a

a. syndesmosis
b. symphysis
c. synchondrosis
d. synostosis
a. syndesmosis
Which of the following is not characteristic of articular cartilage?

a. there is no perichondrium
b. the matrix contains more water than other cartilages
c. it is composed of hyaline cartilage
d. it secretes synovial fluid
d. it secretes synovial fluid
The opposite movement of pronation is

a. dorsiflexion
b. hyperextension
c. supination
d. circumduction
c. supination
The joint between the carpus and metacarpus I of the thumb is an example of a(an) _____ joint.

a. saddle
b. gliding
c. hinge
d. ellipsoidal
a. saddle
A synarthrosis located between the bones of the skull is a --------
Suture
The articulation between adjacent vertebral bodies is a ___
symphysis
The anterior articulation between the two pubic bones is a _____
symphysis
Joints typically located between the ends of adjacent long bones are____
diarthroses
The function of the articular cartilage is_____
to reduce friction
to prevent bony surfaces from contacting one another
Which of the following is NOT a function of synovial fluid?
A: shock absorption
B: nutrient distribution
C: maintenance of ionic balance
D: lubrication of the articular surfaces
E: waste disposal
maintenance of ionic balance
The structures tha tlimit the range of motion of a join and provide mechanical support across or around the joint are
tendons
A partial dislocation of an articulating surface is a ____
subluxation
Abduction and adduction always refer to movements of the
appendicular skeleton
Rotation of the forearm that makes the palm face posteriorly is
pronation
A saddle join permits _____ movement but prevents ______ movement
angular, rotational
Standing on tiptoe is an example of _______ at the ankle
extension
Example of monaxial joints, which permit angular movement is a single plane, are the
elbow and knee joints
Decreasing the angle between bones is termed
flexion
Movements that occur at the shoulder and the hip represent the actions that occur at a ______ joint
ball-and-socket
The anulus fibrousus and nucleus pulposus are structures associated with the:
intervertebral discs
Subacromial, subcoracoid, and subscapular bursae reduce friction in the ______ joint
shoulder
Although the knee joint is only one joint, is resembles _______ separate joints
3
The hip is an extremely stable joint because it has
a complete bony socket
a strong articular capsule
supporting ligaments
Dislocations involving synovial joints are usually prevented by all of the following except:
A: structures such as a ligaments that stabilize and support the joint
B: the position of bursae that limits the degree of movement
C: the presence of other bones that prevent certain movements
D: the postion of muscles and fat pads that limit the degree of movement
E: the shape of the articular surface
the position of bursae that limit the degree of movement