Question 1

In a syndesmosis

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A)   there is an osseous union between the bones of the joint.
B)   the bones are held together by ligaments called interosseous membranes.
C)   it is not unusual to find discs of cartilage.
D)   no movement occurs.
E)   there is a great range of motion.F) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 2

Arthritis is

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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) B) and C)

Question 3

Synovial fluid

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A)   lacks cells.
B)   is found between all bony junctions.
C)   increases friction between bones.
D)   is produced by articular cartilage.
E)   decreases friction between bones.F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following types of joints is mismatched with its location?

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A)   saddle - thumb
B)   ball and socket - between humerus and scapula
C)   ellipsoid - between femur and tibia
D)   plane - between carpal bones
E)   hinge - cubitalF) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 5

The sacroiliac joint is between the

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A)   sacrum and coxa.
B)   two pubic bones.
C)   atlas and axis.
D)   alveolar process and tooth.
E)   two parietal bones.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

Ellipsoid joints

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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) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 7

The joint between the articular processes of adjacent vertebrae is a _____ joint.

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

Question 8

Rotating the forearm so that the palm faces posteriorly is called

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A)   circumduction.
B)   rotation.
C)   hyperextension.
D)   supination.
E)   pronation.F) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 9

-The figure illustrates bones, fontanels, and sutures on the fetal skull. What does "A" represent?

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A)   anterior fontanel
B)   posterior fontanel
C)   parietal bone
D)   sagittal suture
E)   occipital boneF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

The dentoalveolar joint is between the

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A)   sacrum and coxa.
B)   two pubic bones.
C)   atlas and axis.
D)   alveolar process and tooth.
E)   two parietal bones.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Turning a structure around its longitudinal axis is called

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A)   circumduction.
B)   rotation.
C)   hyperextension.
D)   supination.
E)   pronation.F) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 12

-The figure illustrates structures in the right temporomandibular joint (lateral view) . What does "C" represent?

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A)   lateral ligament
B)   mandible
C)   zygomatic arch
D)   styloid process
E)   stylomandibular ligamentF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

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

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A)   costochondral joint
B)   sternum
C)   manubrium
D)   sternal symphyses
E)   sternocostal synchrondrosisF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 14

A synchondrosis contains _____ cartilage.

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A)   synchronous
B)   fibrous
C)   elastic
D)   reticular
E)   hyalineF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

Joints are classified according to the

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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) All of the above

Question 16

The joint capsule

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A)   is a double layer of tissue that encloses a joint.
B)   is a thin lubricating film covering the surface of a joint.
C)   provides a smooth surface where bones meet.
D)   is a layer of tissue that is continuous with the periosteum.
E)   lines the joint everywhere except over the articular cartilage.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

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

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A)   costochondral joint
B)   sternum
C)   manubrium
D)   sternal symphyses
E)   sternocostal synchrondrosisF) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 18

A joint that consists of two opposed flat surfaces of approximately equal size is a _____ joint.

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

Question 19

-The figure illustrates structures in the right temporomandibular joint (lateral view) . What does "E" represent?

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A)   lateral ligament
B)   mandible
C)   zygomatic arch
D)   styloid process
E)   stylomandibular ligamentF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 20

Which of the following pairs of terms are opposites?

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A)   plantar flexion - dorsiflexion
B)   abduction - extension
C)   inversion - retraction
D)   pronation - rotation
E)   elevation - protractionF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Exam 8: Joints and Movement

Rotating the forearm so that the palm faces posteriorly is called

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Which of the following pairs of terms are opposites?

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

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

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Synovial fluid

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Ellipsoid joints

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-The figure illustrates structures in the right temporomandibular joint (lateral view) . What does "C" represent?

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Turning a structure around its longitudinal axis is called

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The joint between the articular processes of adjacent vertebrae is a _____ joint.

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Arthritis is

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The sacroiliac joint is between the

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The dentoalveolar joint is between the

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In a syndesmosis

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-The figure illustrates structures in the right temporomandibular joint (lateral view) . What does "E" represent?

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The joint capsule

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-The figure illustrates bones, fontanels, and sutures on the fetal skull. What does "A" represent?

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A synchondrosis contains _____ cartilage.

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Which of the following types of joints is mismatched with its location?

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A joint that consists of two opposed flat surfaces of approximately equal size is a _____ joint.

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Joints are classified according to the

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