Joints

Front 1

Functional classification of joints is based on:

Back 1

the amount of movement allowed by the joint.

Front 2

Which of the following refers to a joint that is immovable?

Back 2

synarthrosis

Front 3

Which one is correctly paired?

Back 3

Syndesmoses: bony edges interlock Gomphoses: articulating bones are separated by a fluid containing cavity Synchondroses: a plate of hyaline cartilage unites the bones Suture: bones connected exclusively by ligaments

Front 4

Using a structural classification, what type of joint is the epiphyseal plate?

Back 4

cartilaginous joint

Front 5

What is the major factor that influences the stability of synovial joints?

Back 5

muscle tone

Front 6

Which of the following is the defining structure of a synovial joint?

Back 6

joint cavity

Front 7

Which type of joint allows opposition?

Back 7

saddle joint

Front 8

Which of the following is correctly paired?

Back 8

Nonaxial movement: no movement Uniaxial movement: slipping movements only Biaxial movement: movement in one plane Multiaxial movement: movement in or around three planes

Front 9

Synovial joints are classified into six main categories based on:

Back 9

the movements they allow.

Front 10

Most joints of the body are classified as_______ joints.

Back 10

synovial

Front 11

Extension is an example of a(n) ______ movement.

Back 11

angular

Front 12

Which of the following is/are the simplest joint movement(s)?

Back 12

gliding movements

Front 13

When a person makes a pinching motion with their thumb and forefinger they are exhibiting a(n) ________ movement.

Back 13

oppositional

Front 14

Which movement increases the angle between bones?

Back 14

extension

Front 15

Which joint in the body is most susceptible to sports injuries?

Back 15

knee

Front 16

Which joint has sacrificed stability to provide freedom of movement?

Back 16

shoulder

Front 17

People who grind their teeth are likely to damage their:

Back 17

temporomandibular joint.

Front 18

The shoulder and hip are examples of:

Back 18

ball-and-socket joints.

Front 19

The origin of a muscle is attached to the movable bone.

Back 19

False

Front 20

Which of the following is correctly matched?

Back 20

Tendonitis: inflammation of the joint Gout: inflammation of the tendons Bursitis: uric acid crystals in the joint Osteoarthritis: degenerative joint disease

Front 21

Which of the following refers to a joint that is immovable?

Back 21

synarthrosis

Front 22

Which of the following does NOT represent a structural classification of joints?

Back 22

diarthrosis

Front 23

Functional classification of joints is based on ________.

Back 23

the amount of movement allowed by the joint

Front 24

The amount of movement permitted by a particular joint is the basis for the functional classification of joints.

Back 24

True

Front 25

In the classification of joints, which of the following is true?

Back 25

All synovial joints are freely movable.

Front 26

Articulations permitting only slight degrees of movement are ________.

Back 26

amphiarthroses

Front 27

On the basis of structural classification, which joint is fibrous connective tissue?

Back 27

syndesmosis

Front 28

An example of an interosseus fibrous joint is ________.

Back 28

the radius and ulna along its length

Front 29

Which of the following are CORRECTLY paired?

Back 29

synchondrosis: a plate of hyaline cartilage unites the bones syndesmoses: bony edges interlock suture: bones connected exclusively by ligaments gomphoses: articulating bones are separated by a fluid containing cavity

Front 30

Using the structural classification, what type of joint is the epiphyseal plate?

Back 30

cartilaginous joint

Front 31

Symphyses are synarthrotic joints designed for strength with flexibility.

Back 31

False

Front 32

Which of the following statements defines synchondroses?

Back 32

cartilaginous joints where hyaline cartilage unites the ends of bones

Front 33

In symphysis joints the articular surfaces of the bones are covered with ________.

Back 33

hyaline cartilage

Front 34

Which of the following are cartilaginous joints?

Back 34

Synchondroses

Front 35

A joint united by dense fibrocartilaginous tissue that usually permits a slight degree of movement is a ________.

Back 35

symphysis

Front 36

Most joints of the body are classified as ________ joints.

Back 36

synovial

Front 37

Extension is an example of a(n) ________ movement.

Back 37

angular

Front 38

When a person makes a pinching motion with their thumb and forefinger they are performing a movement called ________.

Back 38

opposition

Front 39

Synovial joints are classified into six main categories based on ________.

Back 39

the shape of their articular surfaces