Site MapHelpFeedbackTrue or False Quiz
True or False Quiz
(See related pages)

Please answer all questions.

1
The grooves that are evident on the inside of skull bones represent the internal surface of the sutures.
A)True
B)False
2
The connection between the diaphysis and epiphysis of a young bone can be considered a synchondrosis.
A)True
B)False
3
The attachments of the first seven ribs to the sternum can be considered synchondrosis joints.
A)True
B)False
4
The term nucleus pulposus is used to describe the gelatinous center of an intervertebral disc.
A)True
B)False
5
Most symphysis joints are diarthrotic in movement type.
A)True
B)False
6
In a shoulder injury, the articular cartilage would probably be one of the first parts to heal.
A)True
B)False
7
The purpose for synovial fluid is to reduce the friction within joints and allow for an increased range of motion.
A)True
B)False
8
The prepatellar bursa acts as a cushion to provide strength between the femur and tibia.
A)True
B)False
9
Hinge joints are also referred to as arthrodial joints.
A)True
B)False
10
Saddle joints are also referred to as trochoidal joints.
A)True
B)False
11
A pivot joint occurs at the junction between the atlas and dens of the axis.
A)True
B)False
12
Condyloid joints such as the metacarpal to phalange is also named ellipsoidal because of the shape of the socket.
A)True
B)False
13
The only movement allowed by a pivot joint is rotation.
A)True
B)False
14
Turning the sole of the foot inward is an example of eversion.
A)True
B)False
15
Dorsiflexion of the foot would be identical to plantar extension.
A)True
B)False
16
The joint capsule around the shoulder does not completely encircle the joint.
A)True
B)False
17
The glenohumeral ligaments run from the glenoid cavity to the lesser tubercle of the humerus.
A)True
B)False
18
The elbow includes a hinge joint as well as a gliding joint.
A)True
B)False
19
Arthroscopy is a procedure whereby an instrument using fiber optics is inserted into a joint capsule.
A)True
B)False
20
A ligament called the ligamentum capitis attaches the femur to the acetabulum.
A)True
B)False
21
The iliofemoral ligament has the purpose of increasing the strength of the femur-innominate joint.
A)True
B)False
22
Surgical procedures called arthroplasty are performed to replace parts of the hip.
A)True
B)False
23
The most common and degenerating of the joint diseases is osteoarthritis.
A)True
B)False
24
Cytokines are chemicals that are known to increase the activity of the osteoclasts in bursitis.
A)True
B)False
25
The vertebral bodies are joined by a diarthrotic joint.
A)True
B)False
26
The purpose of synovial fluid is to provide for firmness and stability in an amphiarthrotic joint.
A)True
B)False
27
Flexing the shoulder is the same action as extending the arm.
A)True
B)False







Holes Human A and POnline Learning Center

Home > Chapter 8 > True or False Quiz