Joints can be classified structurally as
fibrous.
bony.
synovial.
cartilaginous.
All of the answers are correct.
answer
All of the answers are correct
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The synarthrosis that binds the teeth to the bony sockets is a
synotosis.
gomphosis.
synchondrosis.
suture.
syndesmosis.
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Gomphosis
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An immovable joint is a(n)
syndesmosis.
diarthrosis.
synarthrosis.
amphiarthrosis.
symphysis.
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Synarthrosis
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A synovial joint is an example of a(n)
amphiarthrosis.
synarthrosis.
diarthrosis.
symphysis.
syndesmosis.
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Diarthrosis
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A ligamentous connection such as an antebrachial interosseous membrane is called a
synchondrosis.
syndesmosis.
gomphosis.
synostosis.
symphysis.
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syndesmosis
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A slightly movable joint is a(n)
synostosis.
gomphosis.
amphiarthrosis.
diarthrosis.
synarthrosis.
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amphiarthrosis
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A suture is an example of a(n)
syndesmosis.
synarthrosis.
diarthrosis.
symphysis.
amphiarthrosis.
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synarthrosis
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An epiphyseal line is an example of a
syndesmosis.
synostosis.
synchondrosis.
symphysis.
gomphosis.
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synostosis
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An example of a synchondrosis is the articulation of the
femur with the acetabulum.
atlas and the axis.
radius and the ulna.
navicular bone with the cuniform bones.
ribs with the sternum.
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ribs with the sternum
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A freely movable joint is a(n)
diarthrosis.
symphysis.
syndesmosis.
synarthrosis.
amphiarthrosis.
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diarthrosis
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The intervertebral disc joint is called a
glide joint.
condylar joint.
synchondrosis.
synarthrosis.
symphysis.
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symphysis
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Syndesmosis is to ligament as symphysis is to
rigid cartilaginous bridge.
fibrous cartilage.
periodontal ligament.
completely fused.
dense regular connective tissue.
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fibrous cartilage
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Structurally, the pubic symphysis is classified as a ________ articulation.
fibrous
cartilaginous
bony
diarthrotic
synovial
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cartilaginous
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Identify the incorrect pair.
synarthrosis; immovable joint
gomphosis; articulation between tooth and bone
amphiarthrosis; slightly movable joint
chondrosis; freely moving joint
They are all correct; there is no incorrect pair.
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chondrosis; freely moving joint
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What is the trade off for joints with greater movement?
Joints with greater movement have less stability.
Joints with greater movement have less flexibility.
Joints with greater movement have greater strength.
Joints with greater movement have fewer bone articulations.
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joints with greater movement have less stability
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The fluid that fills the joint cavity in a diarthrosis is produced by the __________.
cruciate ligaments
synovial membrane
menisci
medial fat pad
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synovial membrane
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Which of the following occurs when the articular cartilage is damaged?
Normal synovial joint function is unable to continue.
The matrix begins to break down.
The exposed surface appears rough.
Friction in the joint increases.
All of the answers are correct.
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All of the answers are correct
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Which of the following is not a function of synovial fluid?
increases osmotic pressure within joint
lubrication
shock absorption
protects articular cartilages
provides nutrients
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increases osmotic pressure within joint
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Bursae are found in all of the following areas except
around many synovial joints.
tendon sheaths.
around blood vessels.
within connective tissue exposed to friction or pressure.
beneath the skin covering a bone.
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around blood vessels
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Which of the following is not a property of articular cartilage?
covered by perichondrium
smooth, low-friction surface
similar to hyaline cartilage
lubricated by synovial fluid
enclosed by an articular capsule
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covered by perichondrium
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The surface of articular cartilage is
flat.
smooth.
rough.
slick.
both slick and smooth.
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both slick and smooth
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of articular cartilage?
Surfaces are normally slick and smooth.
It secretes synovial fluid.
It is composed of cartilage similar to hyaline cartilage.
There is no perichondrium.
The matrix contains more water than other cartilages.
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it secretes synovial fluid
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Which of the following is not a property of synovial joints?
covered by a capsule
freely movable
covered by a serous membrane
lined by a secretory epithelium
contain synovial fluid
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covered by a serous membrane
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A ________ occurs when articulating surfaces are forced out of position.
sprain
fracture
bunion
bursitis
dislocation
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dislocation
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A ________ is a tender nodule formed around bursae over the base of the great toe.
callus
blister
pimple
bunion
spur
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bunion
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The opposite of supination is __________.
opposition
dorsiflexion
pronation
abduction
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pronation
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The opposite of dorsiflexion is __________.
plantar flexion
genuflexion
elevation
ventroflexion
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plantar flexion
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Ankle extension is also called
protraction.
dorsiflexion.
plantar flexion.
inversion.
eversion.
answer
plantar flexion
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A movement away from the midline of the body is called
extension.
abduction.
flexion.
adduction.
inversion.
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abduction
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The joint between the trapezium and metacarpal bone of the thumb is an example of a ________ joint.
saddle
condylar
hinge
pivot
gliding
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saddle
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The movements known as dorsiflexion and plantar flexion involve moving the
leg.
arm.
hip.
foot.
hand.
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foot
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The elbow joint is an example of a(n) ________ joint.
pivot
condylar
saddle
hinge
gliding
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hinge
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Which of the following joints is an example of a ball-and-socket joint?
shoulder
knee
elbow
ankle
wrist
answer
shoulder
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Which foot movement enables the ballerina to stand on her toes?
eversion
inversion
rotation
plantar flexion
dorsiflexion
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plantar flexion
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Which of the following movements would you associate with chewing food?
pronation
elevation
abduction
flexion
circumduction
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elevation
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The movement of rotating a limb outward is called ________ rotation.
superficial
lateral
medial
internal
abductive
answer
lateral
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The atlantoaxial joint is an example of a ________ joint.
gliding
condyloid
pivot
ball and socket
saddle
answer
pivot
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The movement of the forearm while twisting a doorknob is
protraction and retraction.
supination and pronation.
lateral rotation and medial rotation.
abduction and adduction.
flexion and extension.
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supination and pronation
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Which structure of the intervertebral articulation gives the disc its resiliency and ability to absorb shock?
anulus fibrosus
nucleus pulposus
vertebral end plates
ligamentum flavum
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nucleus pulposus
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Which structure of the intervertebral disc attaches to the bodies of adjacent vertebra?
anulus fibrosus
nucleus pulposus
vertebral end plates
ligamentum flavum
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anulus fibrosus
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All of the following movements occur at the intervertebral joints except
lateral flexion.
dorsiflexion.
flexion.
extension.
rotation.
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dorsiflexion
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A herniated intervertebral disc is caused by
protrusion of the nucleus pulposus.
transformation of fibrocartilage to hyaline cartilage.
loss of annulus fibrosis elasticity.
ossification of the vertebral disc.
slippage of the fibrocartilage disc.
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protrusion of the nucleus pulposus
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A herniated disc occurs when the
nucleus pulposus breaks through the anulus fibrosus.
knee is hyperextended.
disc slips out from between the adjacent vertebrae.
adjacent bones fuse.
inner core of the disc is squeezed to one side.
answer
nucleus pulpsus breaks through the anulus fibrosus
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The coxal bones articulate with the sacrum at the ________ joint.
coxosacral
iliocoxal
sacroiliac
vertebroilial
vertebrocoxal
answer
sacroiliac
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The joint with greatest range of motion is the __________.
femur-tibia
humerus-ulna
humerus-scapula
femur-acetabulum
answer
humerus scapula
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Which of the following is false?
The more movement a joint allows, the stronger the joint.
The tighter two bones are held together within a joint, the stronger the joint.
The shapes of the articulating surfaces within the joint help prevent movement in a particular direction and strengthen and stabilize the joint.
The tension produced by muscle tendons surrounding a joint help stabilize the joint.
The rotator cuff functions to limit the range of movements of the shoulder join
answer
the more movement a joint allows, the stronger the joint
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The "rotator cuff" of the shoulder functions to
reinforce the joint capsule.
allow monaxial movement.
allow biaxial movement.
limit the range of movements.
reinforce the joint capsule and limit the range of movements
answer
reinforce the joint capsule and limit the range of movements
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The largest and strongest articulation at the elbow is the
ulnaradial joint.
radial joint.
humeroradial joint.
humero-ulnar joint.
ulnar joint.
answer
humero-ulnar joint
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In the knee joint, the medial and lateral menisci
are prominent fat pads to protect the articulating bones.
are found between the patella and femur.
act as cushions between the articulating surfaces.
are cartilages that bind the knee to the tibia.
take the place of bursae.
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act as cushions between the articulating surfaces
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Complete dislocation of the knee is rare because
the knee is protected by the patella.
the knee contains fat pads to absorb shocks.
the femur articulates with the tibia at the knee.
the knee contains seven major ligaments.
the knee is extremely resilient.
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the knee contains seven major ligaments
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The most common athletic knee injury produces damage to the
lateral meniscus.
patella.
tendons.
medial meniscus.
ligaments.
answer
medial meniscus
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Which of these conditions more commonly occurs with advancing age?
osteoarthritis
rheumatoid arthritis
bursitis
fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva
answer
osteoarthritis
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