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1
Which of these is commonly used for classifying joints in the body?
A)the connective tissue that binds the bones together
B)the degree of motion at each joint
C)the number of bones that articulate with each other
D)the embryonic tissue that formed the joint
E)both a and b
2
Given these types of joints:
1. gomphosis
2. suture
3. symphysis
4. synchondrosis
5. syndesmosis
Choose the types that are held together by fibrous connective tissue.
A)1,2,3
B)1,2,5
C)2,3,5
D)3,4,5
E)1,2,3,4,5
3
Given these types of joints:
1. gomphosis
2. suture
3. symphysis
4. synchondrosis
5. syndesmosis
Choose the types that are held together by cartilage.
A)1,2
B)1,4
C)2,3
D)3,4
E)3,5
4
Which of these joints is not matched with the correct joint type?
A)parietal bone to occipital bone—suture
B)between the coxae—symphysis
C)humerus and scapula—synovial
D)shafts of the radius and ulna—synchondrosis
E)teeth in alveolar process—gomphosis
5
The epiphyseal plate can be described as a type of joint. Choose the term that describes the joint before growth in the length of the bone has ended.
A)synchondrosis
B)synostosis
C)syndesmosis
D)symphysis
E)synovial
6
Which of these types of joints are often temporary, with bone replacing them?
A)syndesmoses
B)synovial
C)symphyses
D)gomphoses
E)synchondroses
7
Which of these joints are the most movable?
A)sutures
B)syndesmoses
C)symphyses
D)synovial
E)gomphoses
8
In which of these joints are periodontal ligaments found?
A)sutures
B)syndesmoses
C)symphyses
D)synovial
E)gomphoses
9
The intervertebral disks are an example of
A)sutures.
B)syndesmoses.
C)symphyses.
D)synovial joints.
E)gomphoses.
10
Joints containing hyaline cartilage are called ______________, and joints containing fibrocartilage are called ______________.
A)sutures; synchondroses
B)syndesmoses; symphyses
C)symphyses; syndesmoses
D)synchondroses; symphyses
E)gomphoses; synchondroses
11
The inability to produce the fluid that keeps most joints moist would likely be caused by a disorder of the
A)cruciate ligaments.
B)synovial membrane.
C)articular cartilage.
D)bursae.
E)tendon sheath.
12
Which of these is not associated with synovial joints?
A)perichondrium on surface of articular cartilage
B)fibrous capsule
C)synovial membrane
D)synovial fluid
E)bursae
13
All of the costochondral joints, except for the first, usually develop into
A)bursae.
B)synovial joints.
C)syndesmoses.
D)synostoses.
E)symphyses.
14
Assume that a sharp object penetrated a synovial joint. From this list of structures:
1. tendon or muscle
2. ligament
3. articular cartilage
4. fibrous capsule (of joint capsule)
5. skin
6. synovial membrane (of joint capsule)
Choose the order in which they would most likely be penetrated.
A)5,1,2,6,4,3
B)5,2,1,4,3,6
C)5,1,2,6,3,4
D)5,1,2,4,3,6
E)5,1,2,4,6,3
15
Which of these do hinge joints and saddle joints have in common?
A)Both are synovial joints.
B)Both have concave surfaces that articulate with a convex surface.
C)Both are monoaxial joints.
D)Both a and b.
E)All of the above.
16
Which of these joints is correctly matched with the type of joint?
A)atlas to occipital condyle—pivot
B)tarsals to metatarsals—saddle
C)femur to coxa—ellipsoid
D)tibia to talus—hinge
E)scapula to humerus—plane
17
Once a doorknob is grasped, what movement of the forearm is necessary to unlatch the door, that is, turn the knob in a clockwise direction? (Assume using the right hand.)
A)pronation
B)rotation
C)supination
D)flexion
E)extension
18
After the door is unlatched, what movement of the elbow is necessary to open it? (Assume the door opens in, and you are on the inside.)
A)pronation
B)rotation
C)supination
D)flexion
E)extension
19
After the door is unlatched, what movement of the shoulder is necessary to open it? (Assume the door opens in, and you are on the inside.)
A)pronation
B)rotation
C)supination
D)flexion
E)extension
20
When grasping a doorknob, the thumb and little finger undergo
A)opposition.
B)reposition.
C)lateral excursion.
D)medial excursion.
E)dorsiflexion.
21
Spreading the fingers apart is
A)rotation.
B)depression.
C)abduction.
D)lateral excursion.
E)flexion.
22
A runner notices that the lateral side of her right shoe is wearing much more than the lateral side of her left shoe. This could mean that her right foot undergoes more ______________ than her left foot.
A)eversion
B)inversion
C)plantar flexion
D)dorsiflexion
E)lateral excursion
23
For a ballet dancer to stand on her toes, her feet must
A)evert.
B)invert.
C)plantar flex.
D)dorsiflex.
E)abduct.
24
A meniscus is found in the
A)shoulder joint.
B)elbow joint.
C)hip joint.
D)knee joint.
E)ankle joint.
25
A lip (labrum) of fibrocartilage deepens the joint cavity of the
A)temporomandibular joint.
B)shoulder joint.
C)elbow joint.
D)knee joint.
E)ankle joint.
26
Which of these joints has a tendon inside the joint cavity?
A)temporomandibular joint
B)shoulder joint
C)elbow joint
D)knee joint
E)ankle joint
27
Which of these structures help to stabilize the shoulder joint?
A)rotator cuff muscles
B)cruciate ligaments
C)medial and lateral collateral ligaments
D)articular disk
E)all of the above
28
Bursitis of the subacromial bursa could result from
A)flexing the wrist.
B)kneeling.
C)overuse of the shoulder joint.
D)running a long distance.
E)extending the elbow.
29
Which of these does not occur with the aging of joints?
A)decrease in production of new cartilage matrix
B)decline in synovial fluid production
C)ligaments and tendons stretch and increase range of motion
D)weakening of muscles
E)increase in protein cross-linking in tissues







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