Deck 11: Joints

Question 1

In a synovial joint cavity, what structure creates the outermost layer of the cavity?

A)Periosteum
B)Fibrous outer layer
C)Articular cartilage
D)Synovial cavity

Answer 1

B

Question 2

In order to perform "bicep curls" at the gym, which joint and joint action are correctly paired?

A)Shoulder extension
B)Elbow flexion
C)Elbow extension
D)Shoulder flexion

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Identify the structure labeled "e."

A)Lesser trochanter
B)Femur
C)Greater trochanter
D)Head of femur

Answer 3

C

Question 4

If you "close" your elbow bringing your forearm to rest against your upper arm, then your elbow is exhibiting ________.

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

Question 5

Which joint is a synchondrosis?

A)Sternocostal
B)Interphalangeal
C)Intertarsal
D)Intervertebral

Question 6

Which statement is false?

A)The innermost layer of the articular capsule secretes synovial fluid.
B)The outer fibrous capsule surrounds the synovial joint.
C)The articular cartilage lines the ends of the bones in the synovial joint.
D)Articular capsules are found in synchondroses and symphyses.

Question 7

Which term describes movement of the foot laterally?

A)Plantarflexion
B)Eversion
C)Dorsiflexion
D)Inversion

Question 8

Which joint uses fibrocartilage pads to absorb compressive shock and increase overall joint stability?

A)Femoroacetabular
B)Femorotibial
C)Humeroulnar
D)Glenohumeral

Question 9

If you turn your palm over to rest downward against a table then your hand is exhibiting ________.

A)inversion
B)pronation
C)dorsiflexion
D)supination

Question 10

Which joint structure contains a periodontal ligament?

A)Suture
B)Syndesmosis
C)Synchondrosis
D)Gomphosis

Question 11

Which joint is a ball-and-socket joint?

A)Atlanto-axial
B)Dentoalveolar
C)Glenohumeral
D)Intervertebral

Question 12

Identify the structure labeled "b."

A)Acetabulum
B)Acetabular labrum
C)Articular cartilage
D)Ilium

Question 13

Which of the following is synarthrotic?

A)Pubic symphysis
B)Tibiofibular joint
C)Humeroulnar joint
D)Femorotibial joint

Question 14

Which term describes rotation of the forearm and hand medially resulting in the palm of the hand facing posteriorly?

A)Pronation
B)Circumduction
C)Supination
D)Protraction

Question 15

Which joint has a deep cuplike depression?

A)Femoroacetabular
B)Talocrural
C)Tibiofibular
D)Femorotibial

Question 16

Which joint type is held together by a band, or sheet, of fibrous connective tissue?

A)Suture
B)Syndesmosis
C)Synovial joint
D)Synchondrosi

Question 17

Regarding a joint cavity, where is the periosteum found?

A)Lining the outside of the bone but not in the synovial cavity
B)Lining the articular surfaces of the bones
C)Forming the inner layer of the synovial cavity
D)Forming the outer layer of the synovial cavity

Question 18

Which joint consists of two separate articulations, one of which includes a sesamoid bone?

A)Shoulder
B)Hip
C)Elbow
D)Knee

Question 19

Which term describes an increase in angle between articulating bones?

A)Extension
B)Flexion
C)Adduction
D)Abduction

Question 20

Which joint is a condylar joint?

A)Carpometacarpal
B)Metacarpophalangeal
C)Sacroiliac
D)Frontonasal

Question 21

Damage to the glenoid labrum would affect the fit of which bone at its articulation site?

A)Femoral head at the hip
B)Humeral head at the shoulder
C)Ulnar head at the elbow
D)Clavicle at the shoulder

Question 22

In order to cross your legs, which two actions are required?

A)Abduction of the hip and flexion of the knee
B)Adduction of the hip and flexion of the knee
C)Abduction of the hip and extension of the knee
D)Adduction of the hip and extension of the knee

Question 23

A hip dislocation with a lateral rotation would suggest that the head of the femur has dislocated in which direction?

A)Posteriorly
B)Anteriorly
C)Laterally
D)Medially

Question 24

A football player is tackled from the left side. At the same time his left leg is pinned in front of him by another player, and he injures his knee. Which ligament was likely damaged in this scenario?

A)Anterior cruciate ligament
B)Medial collateral ligament
C)Lateral collateral ligament
D)Posterior cruciate ligament