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Human Anatomy, 6/e
Kent Van De Graaff, Weber State University

Articulations

Feedback Multiple Choice Quiz

Please answer all questions. The numbers at the end of each question refer to the textbook page where the question topic is discussed.



1

In terms of structure, which type of articulation has a joint cavity? (197)
A)fibrous joint
B)synovial joint
C)cartilaginous joint
2

Which of the following sutures is characterized by smooth edges on its articulating bones? (198)
A)serrate suture
B)lap suture
C)squamous suture
D)plane suture
3

A ________ suture totally fuses in an adult. (198)
A)serrate
B)plane
C)synostosis
D)lap
4

A pad of fibrocartilage separates the adjoining bones of a _______ joint. (199)
A)synchondrosis
B)syndesmosis
C)symphysis
D)gomphosis
5

Which of the following is not characteristic of all synovial joints? (202)
A)meniscus
B)articular cartilage
C)joint capsule
D)synovial membrane
E)synovial fluid
6

A joint that allows biaxial motion only is the (202)
A)hinge joint
B)pivot joint
C)condyloid joint
D)gliding joint
7

The carpometacarpal joint of the thumb is a (202)
A)saddle joint
B)pivot joint
C)hinge joint
D)condyloid joint
8

The greatest range of motion is provided by the (203)
A)pivot joint
B)ball-and-socket joint
C)saddle joint
D)condyloid joint
9

Forward movement of a part of the body forward on a plane parallel to the ground is called (209)
A)pronation
B)eversion
C)protraction
D)retraction
10

The movement opposite to elevation is (209)
A)supination
B)inversion
C)retraction
D)depression
11

When Joe Student puts out his hand to receive money from his father, which pair of actions is involved? (202)
A)pronation and rotation
B)flexion and abduction
C)flexion and inversion
D)extension and supination
12

The components of a second-class lever are positioned in which of the following sequences? (210)
A)pivot, resistance, effort
B)resistance, pivot, effort
C)pivot, effort, resistance
D)effort, pivot, resistance
13

The most common type of lever within the body is the (211)
A)fourth-class
B)third-class
C)second-class
D)first-class
14

Which joint is a combination of a gliding joint and a hinge joint? (214)
A)sternoclavicular joint
B)elbow joint
C)temporomandibular joint
D)tibiofemoral (knee) joint
15

Which of the following is most vulnerable to dislocation? (217)
A)coxal (hip) joint
B)elbow joint
C)tibiofemoral (knee) joint
D)glenohumeral (shoulder) joint
16

The largest and most complex joint is the (220)
A)tibiofemoral (knee) joint
B)coxal (hip) joint
C)glenohumeral (shoulder) joint
D)elbow joint
17

The talocrural joint refers to the (222)
A)ankle
B)wrist
C)knee
D)hip
E)elbow
18

Which of the following is not a structural classification of joints? (197)
A)diarthrosis
B)fibrous
C)cartilaginous
D)synovial
19

Which of the following is not a subdivision of fibrous joints? (198)
A)sutures
B)synchondroses
C)syndesmoses
D)gomphoses
20

A ________is a modified bursa that surrounds and lubricates the tendons of certain muscles. (202)
A)tendon sheath
B)meniscus
C)joint capsule
D)articular cartilage
21

The range of movement of a joint is limited by all of the following factors except (200)
A)the structure of the bones in the joint.
B)the strength and tightness of the ligaments, tendons, and joint capsule.
C)the size, arrangement, and action of muscles surrounding the joint.
D)all influence the range of movement.
22

There are _______ saddle joints found in the body. (202)
A)1
B)2
C)4
D)10
23

The atlantoaxial joint is a ________ joint. (202)
A)gliding
B)hinge
C)pivot
D)condyloid
24

The joints between the phalanges are ________ joints. (202)
A)gliding
B)hinge
C)pivot
D)condyloid
25

The radiocarpal joint is a _______ joint. (202)
A)gliding
B)hinge
C)pivot
D)condyloid
26

The joint between the scaphoid and the lunate is a ________ joint. (202)
A)gliding
B)hinge
C)pivot
D)condyloid
27

The hip is a ________ joint. (203)
A)ball-and-socket
B)hinge
C)pivot
D)condyloid
28

The distal radioulnar joint is a ________ joint. (198)
A)suture
B)syndesmoses
C)symphyses
D)pivot
29

Pushing on the gas pedal of a car is accomplished by ________ of the ankle joint. (207)
A)plantar flexion
B)dorsiflexion
C)eversion
D)inversion
30

Which of the following movements cannot be accomplished at the shoulder? (215)
A)rotation
B)flexion
C)circumduction
D)all may be performed
31

The atlantooccipital joint is a (210)
A)first-class lever
B)second-class lever
C)third-class lever
32

The elbow joint is a (211)
A)first-class lever
B)second-class lever
C)third-class lever
33

________ arthritis results from a metabolic disorder in which an abnormal amount of uric acid is retained in the blood. (227)
A)gouty
B)rheumatoid
C)osteo