Quiz 7

The ________ joint is the simplest synovial joint and also the least mobile synovial joint. suture hinge plane saddle pivot

Which is not true about synovial joints? All articulating bone surfaces are covered with articular cartilage. Synovial fluid is secreted by the synovial membrane. Blood circulates within the joint cavity to nourish the articular cartilage. Synovial joints are enclosed by fibrous articular capsules. Ligaments strengthen and reinforce joints.

The interosseous membrane between the radius and the ulna is an example of a synostosis. suture. synchondrosis. syndesmosis. synarthrosis.

The joint formed by the axis and atlas that permits the "no" shaking of the head is a _____ joint. Multiple Choice saddle hinge pivot plane condylar

In general, the movements demonstrated at plane joints between the carpals are pivots. gliding movements. rotations. circumductions. flexions and extensions.

When the arm is raised anteriorly, the movement at the shoulder is Multiple Choice flexion. extension. rotation. abduction. adduction.

Which of the following describes a meniscus? Multiple Choice Attach muscles to bones Flat, fluid-filled sacs Attach one bone to another at a joint Fibrous cartilage pads Found only at the temporomandibular joint

If you move your head in such a way to look up at the ceiling, you are _________ your neck. Multiple Choice rotating flexing elevating circumducting hyperextending

Spreading your fingers apart is a form of

The movement that occurs when the trunk of the body moves in a coronal plane laterally away from the body is Multiple Choice eversion hyperextension. lateral flexion. adduction. gliding.

Which is not a correct pairing of a joint with its classification? Multiple Choice Trapezium and first metacarpal - saddle Intertarsal - condylar Glenohumeral - ball and socket Proximal radioulnar - pivot Tibiofemoral - hinge

Synovial fluid is Multiple Choice an oily fluid produced by the synovial membrane. a watery fluid produced by capsular ligaments. a watery fluid produced by hyaline cartilage. an oily fluid produced by articular cartilage.

In addition to its hinge function, when the knee is _______ it allows for some slight ________. Multiple Choice flexed; rotation extended; gliding extended; supination flexed; circumduction

A movement that increases or decreases the angle between two bones is a(n) __________ motion. Multiple Choice sliding angular rotational eversion

Based on its range of motion, the elbow is classified as a(n) __________ joint. Multiple Choice biaxial gliding ellipsoid multiaxial uniaxial

The deltoid ligament, lateral ligament, and tibiofibular ligaments belong to the ________ joint. Multiple Choice knee humeroradial talocrural fibulometatarsal tarsometatarsal

Which is not true regarding ligaments? Multiple Choice Ligaments are composed of dense regular connective tissue. Extracapsular ligaments are outside the articular capsule. Extrinsic ligaments are physically separate from the articular capsule. Intrinsic ligaments are thickenings of the articular cartilage. Intracapsular ligaments are within the articular capsule.

The pubic symphysis is classified as a Multiple Choice fibrous joint and a synarthrosis. cartilaginous joint and an amphiarthrosis. synovial joint and a diarthrosis. fibrous joint and an amphiarthrosis. cartilaginous joint and a synarthrosis.

The patellar ligament attaches the patella to the Multiple Choice fibula. femur. tibia. quadriceps muscle. hamstring muscles.

Which is not a function of synovial fluid? Multiple Choice Nourishes osteocytes Serves as shock absorber Lubricates articulating surfaces Distributes stress forces across articular surfaces Removes wastes

Which is not a cartilaginous joint? Multiple Choice Second costochondral joint First sternocostal joint Intervertebral joint Second sternocostal joint First costochondral joint

An articular capsule is present in Multiple Choice synovial joints. fibrous joints and synovial joints. all joints. fibrous joints and cartilaginous joints. fibrous joints.

n fibrous joints, the articulating surfaces are held together by Multiple Choice areolar connective tissue. dense irregular connective tissue. dense regular connective tissue. fibrocartilage. articular cartilage.

What type of cartilage is located between the bones in a symphysis? Multiple Choice Hyaline cartilage Fibrocartilage Reticular cartilage Elastic cartilage Sutural cartilage

Which is not a correct pairing of a joint with its common name? Multiple Choice Radiocarpal joint - wrist Glenohumeral joint - elbow Metacarpophalangeal - knuckle Talocrural - ankle Temporomandibular - TMJ

Rotation of the forearm so as to direct the palm anteriorly (as in anatomic position) is called Multiple Choice protraction. pronation. supination. eversion. abduction

Structurally, a syndesmosis is a _________ joint; functionally, it is a __________. Multiple Choice cartilagenous; amphiarthrosis fibrous; amphiarthrosis cartilagenous; diarthrosis ball and socket; pivot fibrous; synarthrosis

The metatarsophalangeal joints allow movement in two planes and are classified as _________ joints. Multiple Choice pivot planar hinge ball and socket condylar

Clenching the fingers to make a fist, then relaxing and straightening them, is an example of __________ followed by __________. Multiple Choice extension; flexion adduction; abduction flexion; extension extension; hyperextension abduction; adduction

When the angle between articulating bones increases beyond the anatomic position, the movement is referred to as Multiple Choice supination. hyperflexion. hypertrophy. dislocation. hyperextension

Which knee ligament is most crucial for preventing hyperadduction? Multiple Choice Tibial collateral ligament Fibular collateral ligament Patellar ligament Medial meniscus Anterior cruciate ligament

Which joint is multiaxial? Multiple Choice Plane Ball and socket Hinge Pivot Condylar

Movement of a body part toward the main axis of the body is called Multiple Choice retraction. adduction. inversion. abduction. flexion.

Fluid-filled sacs that cushion synovial joints are called Multiple Choice menisci. fat pads. bursae. diarthroses. articular discs.

Which does not correctly pair a movement with its opposing movement? Multiple Choice Dorsiflexion - plantar flexion Pronation - supination Abduction - adduction Elevation - retraction Flexion - extension

In addition to the joint between the tibia and the femur, the knee contains a joint between the Multiple Choice fibula and the femur. patella and the femur. patella and the tibia. patella and the fibula.

Which of these synovial joints does not have at least one rounded or convex surface? Multiple Choice Plane Ball and socket Pivot Condylar Saddle

The joint movement called eversion involves Multiple Choice medial rotation of the coxal joint. lateral rotation of the coxal joint. turning the sole of the foot laterally. turning the palm of the hand or sole of the foot laterally. turning the palm of the hand laterally.

Which are not considered to be features of a synovial joint? Multiple Choice Blood vessels Synovial fluid Articular cartilage Muscles Nerves