Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology (Shier), 12th Edition

Chapter 8: Joints of the Skeletal System

Pre-Test

Learning Outcome 8.2

1
The type of joint between the fetal frontal and parietal bones is classified as a _____ joint.
A)cartilage
B)fibrous
C)epithelial
D)synovial

Learning Outcome 8.2

2
Which of the following does not belong with the others?
A)synovial
B)diarthrotic
C)ball-and-socket
D)amphiarthrotic

Learning Outcome 8.2

3
The articular ends of long bones contain a type of _____ tissue.
A)fibrous
B)hyaline cartilage
C)fibrocartilage
D)ligamentous

Learning Outcome 8.2

4
What is the main factor that holds the arm to the trunk?
A)the synovial joint
B)muscles and tendons
C)ligaments
D)cartilage

Learning Outcome 8.7

5
The condition called _____ involves inflammation of a fluid filled sac outside of a joint.
A)arthritis
B)gout
C)bursitis
D)rheumatism

Learning Outcome 8.4

6
The attachments of the first seven ribs to the sternum can be considered synchondrosis joints.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 8.4

7
The term nucleus pulposus is used to describe the gelatinous center of an intervertebral disc.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 8.7

8
Most symphysis joints are diarthrotic in movement type.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 8.8

9
In a shoulder injury, the articular cartilage would probably be one of the first parts to heal.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 8.5

10
The purpose for synovial fluid is to reduce the friction within joints and allow for an increased range of motion.
A)True
B)False
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