Question 1

This structure contributes to stability of the hip joint.

Accepted Answer

A)  rotator cuff muscles
B)  cruciate ligaments
C)  menisci
D)  acetabular labrum

Question 2

The knee________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  is the simplest joint in the body
B)  has ligaments present inside as well as surrounding the articular capsule
C)  is a multiaxial joint
D)  is completely enclosed by a strong articular capsule

Question 3

What is true about the movement properties of the following joints?

Accepted Answer

A)  All synovial joints are freely movable.
B)  Some synovial joints are freely movable; others are immovable.
C)  Fibrous joints permit no movement.
D)  Cartilaginous joints are freely movable. A

Question 4

Both the knee and the temporomandibular joints _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  perform flexion and extension
B)  are modified hinge joints
C)  perform protraction and retraction
D)  bear the weight of the body

Question 5

Which statement is true about synovial joints?

Accepted Answer

A)  Condyloid joints are uniaxial.
B)  Pivot joints are biaxial.
C)  Hinge joints are biaxial.
D)  Ball and socket joints are multiaxial. D

Question 6

The biceps brachii muscle flexes the elbow. What could you do to make the elbow extend?

Accepted Answer

A)  contract another muscle next to the biceps on the anterior surface that will extend the elbow
B)  use the biceps, because the biceps will both flex and extend the elbow
C)  contract a muscle on the posterior side of the elbow

Question 7

The function of synovial fluid is to reduce friction in synovial joints. How else can friction be reduced?

Accepted Answer

A)  the removal of all fluid from the joint cavity
B)  the absence of bursae
C)  with smooth articular cartilages

Question 8

This special type of joint holds the teeth in place.

Accepted Answer

A)  gomphosis
B)  syndesmosis
C)  synchondrosis
D)  symphysis

Question 9

Using the functional classification of joints, the intervertebral joint between bodies of adjacent vertebrae is a(n) ________joint.

Accepted Answer

A)  amphiarthrotic (slightly movable) 
B)  synarthrotic (immovable) 
C)  diarthrotic (freely movable)

Question 10

A joint can only perform these movements: flexion/extension and abduction/adduction. It is therefore a ________joint.

Accepted Answer

A)  uniaxial
B)  multiaxial
C)  biaxial

Question 11

The________ joint is an immovable joint that holds bones of the axial skeleton tightly together to protect the _________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  vertebrocostal, lungs
B)  tibiofibular, pelvic organs
C)  sternocostal, heart
D)  suture, brain

Question 12

Which of these joints moves in only two planes?

Accepted Answer

A)  hip
B)  metacarpophalangeal
C)  shoulder
D)  elbow

Question 13

The structural classification of joints is based on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the type of connective tissue between the articulating bones.
B)  the shape of the articulating bones
C)  the location of the joint in the axial skeleton
D)  the amount of movement permitted at the joint

Question 14

Flexion and extension are usually movements in the_________ plane(s) of the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  sagittal
B)  frontal
C)  transverse
D)  frontal, sagittal, and transverse A

Question 15

Ligaments reinforce joints by holding the bones together. What tissue type are ligaments?

Accepted Answer

A)  elastic connective tissue
B)  skeletal muscle
C)  dense regular connective tissue
D)  areolar connective tissue

Question 16

The articular cartilage in synovial joints best resembles________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  fibrocartilage
B)  elastic cartilage
C)  hyaline cartilage

Question 17

When a joint can move in only one body plane, it is called a________ joint.

Accepted Answer

A)  uniaxial
B)  biaxial
C)  multiaxial
D)  nonaxial

Question 18

Pronation and supination are movements of the________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  palm of the hand
B)  elbow
C)  head
D)  shoulder

Question 19

You are asked to demonstrate plantar flexion. To do this, you must move your _________ _.

Accepted Answer

A)  wrist
B)  ankle
C)  knee
D)  elbow

Question 20

Movement of the upper limb away from the trunk is called________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  extension
B)  lateral flexion
C)  abduction
D)  adduction

Exam 11: Articulations and Body Movements

This structure contributes to stability of the hip joint.

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The knee________ .

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What is true about the movement properties of the following joints?

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Both the knee and the temporomandibular joints _________.

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Which statement is true about synovial joints?

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The biceps brachii muscle flexes the elbow. What could you do to make the elbow extend?

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The function of synovial fluid is to reduce friction in synovial joints. How else can friction be reduced?

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This special type of joint holds the teeth in place.

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Using the functional classification of joints, the intervertebral joint between bodies of adjacent vertebrae is a(n) ________joint.

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A joint can only perform these movements: flexion/extension and abduction/adduction. It is therefore a ________joint.

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The________ joint is an immovable joint that holds bones of the axial skeleton tightly together to protect the _________ .

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Which of these joints moves in only two planes?

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The structural classification of joints is based on ________.

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Flexion and extension are usually movements in the_________ plane(s) of the body.

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Ligaments reinforce joints by holding the bones together. What tissue type are ligaments?

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The articular cartilage in synovial joints best resembles________ .

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When a joint can move in only one body plane, it is called a________ joint.

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Pronation and supination are movements of the________ .

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You are asked to demonstrate plantar flexion. To do this, you must move your _________ _.

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Movement of the upper limb away from the trunk is called________ .

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