Deck 9: Joints

Question 1

What unique characteristics would a person who is "double-jointed" possess?

Answer 1

No Answer

Question 2

The joint between the first rib and the manubrium of the sternum is classified as

A)a synchondrosis.
B)a synarthrosis.
C)a cartilaginous joint.
D)All of these choices.
E)None of these choices.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Another term for menisci is

A)articular fat pads.
B)articular discs.
C)articular spaces.
D)capsular fat pads.
E)capsular discs.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of synovial joints?

A)Contain a joint cavity
B)Are freely moveable
C)Articulating bones are covered with hyaline cartilage
D)Include elastic cartilage
E)Have ligaments holding the joint together

Question 5

Which of the following is a type of fibrous joint composed of a thin layer of dense irregular fibrous connective tissue found between the bones of the skull??1.Syndesmoses?2.Gomphosis?3.Suture

A)1 only
B)2 only
C)3 only
D)Both 1 and 2
E)None of these choices

Question 6

This type of joint lacks a joint cavity and is held together by a fibrous connective tissue.?1.Fibrous joints?2.Cartilaginous joints?3.Synovial joints

A)1 only
B)2 only
C)3 only
D)1 and 2
E)All of these choices

Question 7

In this type of fibrous joint,the connective tissue is typically arranged either as a bundle or as a sheet.?1.Suture?2.Gomphoses?3.Syndesmoses

A)1 only
B)2 only
C)3 only
D)Both 1 and 2
E)Both 2 and 3

Question 8

List the three functional classifications of joints,and briefly describe the basis for the functional classification of joints.

Question 9

Which of the following joints is classified as a synarthrosis joint in adults??1.Gomphosis?2.Synchondrosis?3.Suture

A)1 only
B)2 only
C)3 only
D)Both 1 and 3
E)All of these choices

Question 10

List the three structural categories of joints and briefly describe the criteria used for structural classification of joints.

Question 11

The epiphyseal plate in a long bone is an example of this type of joint.

A)Gomphosis
B)Suture
C)Symphysis
D)Synovial
E)Synchondrosis

Question 12

Some examples of these structures include the fibular and tibial collateral ligaments of the knee joint.

A)Synovial membranes
B)Articular fat pads
C)Menisci
D)Extracapsular ligaments
E)Tendon sheath

Question 13

Briefly describe what is happening when a person "cracks their knuckles".

Question 14

Which of the following types of joints do NOT have a synovial cavity??1.Fibrous joints?2.Cartilaginous joints?3.Synovial joints

A)1 only
B)2 only
C)3 only
D)1 and 2
E)All of these choices

Question 15

Where do all the symphysis joints in the human body occur?

A)Upper limbs
B)Lower limbs
C)Axial skeleton
D)Ankles
E)Knees

Question 16

Which of the following types of joints is also called a dentoalveolar joint?

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

Question 17

Briefly describe the functions of synovial fluid.

Question 18

Which of the following is(are)made from dense regular connective tissue?

A)Ligaments
B)Articular cartilage
C)Articular fat pads
D)Synovial membrane
E)Synovial fluid

Question 19

This functional class of joints contains joints that are freely movable.?1.Synarthrosis?2.Amphiarthrosis?3.Diarthrosis

A)1 only
B)2 only
C)3 only
D)Both 2 and 3
E)All of these choices

Question 20

The functional joint classification that a suture joint fits into is

A)synarthrosis.
B)amphiarthrosis.
C)diarthrosis.
D)synovial.
E)cartilaginous.

Question 21

Which of the following is not considered a "special movement" that occurs at only certain joints?

A)Depression
B)Protraction
C)Elevation
D)Supination
E)All of these are special movements

Question 22

This special movement involves moving your thumb across the palm to touch the tips of the fingers on the same hand.

A)Pronation
B)Supination
C)Eversion
D)Retraction
E)Opposition

Question 23

Which of the following bones CANNOT be elevated or depressed?

A)Hyoid
B)Clavicle
C)Ribs
D)Maxilla
E)Mandible

Question 24

What type of special movement occurs in your clavicles at your acromioclavicular and sternoclavicular joints when you cross your arms in front of your body?

A)Protraction
B)Retraction
C)Inversion
D)Eversion
E)Supination

Question 25

Bending the trunk forward at the intervertebral discs is an example of what type of angular movement?

A)Flexion
B)Extension
C)Lateral flexion
D)Hyperextension
E)None of these choices

Question 26

Which of the following structures is used to reduce friction in joints??1.Bursae?2.Synovial fluid?3.Accessory ligaments?4.Elastic fibers

A)1 only
B)2 only
C)3 only
D)4 only
E)1 and 2

Question 27

Which of the following term refers to the span,measured in degrees of a circle,through which the bones of a joint can be moved?

A)Lateral flexion
B)Hyperextension
C)Pronation
D)Range of motion
E)Disuse atrophy

Question 28

This type of complex movement involves a continuous sequence of flexion,abduction,extension,and adduction resulting in a distal body part moving in a circle.

A)Gliding
B)Lateral flexion
C)Hyperextension
D)Circumduction
E)Elevation

Question 29

Flexion and extension usually occur along which plane?

A)Frontal
B)Transverse
C)Sagittal
D)Oblique
E)None of these choices

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting range of motion of a joint?

A)Structure of articulating bones
B)Tension of the muscles
C)Hormones
D)Disuse
E)Eversion

Question 31

In this type of synovial joint,a rounded or pointed surface on one bone articulates with a ring formed partly by another bone and partly by a ligament.

A)Pivot joint
B)Planar joint
C)Hinge joint
D)Ball-and-socket joint
E)Saddle joint

Question 32

In the below diagram of a suture joint,where is the spongy bone?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)Both A and C
E)Both A and B

Question 33

This special movement occurs when you bend your foot at the ankle in the direction of the foot's superior surface as would occur when you stand on your heels.

A)Inversion
B)Eversion
C)Dorsiflexion
D)Plantar flexion
E)Supination

Question 34

This type of motion results from relatively flat bone surfaces moving back and forth and from side to side with respect to one another.

A)Flexion
B)Extension
C)Gliding
D)Circumduction
E)Hyperextension

Question 35

Articular discs?1.maintain the stability of a joint.?2.direct flow of the synovial fluid to areas of greatest friction.?3.are made of hyaline cartilage.?4.are only found in the vertebral column.

A)1 only
B)2 only
C)3 only
D)4 only
E)1 and 2

Question 36

This is a type of movement where there is a decrease in the angle between articulating bones.

A)Flexion
B)Extension
C)Gliding
D)Circumduction
E)Rotation

Question 37

Examples of this type of movement include moving the humerus laterally at the shoulder joint.

A)Lateral flexion
B)Hyperextension
C)Adduction
D)Abduction
E)Gliding

Question 38

A condyloid joint

A)is also called an ellipsoidal joint.
B)is considered to be biaxial.
C)allows both flexion-extension and abduction-adduction of the joint.
D)can be found in the wrist.
E)is All of these choices

Question 39

Which of the following structures is NOT used to reduce friction in joints?

A)Tendon sheaths
B)Synovial fluid
C)Bursae
D)Accessory ligaments
E)All of these reduce friction

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a structural category of synovial joints?

A)Planar
B)Hinge
C)Condyloid
D)Suture
E)Saddle

Question 41

Which of the following labeled panels in the figure shows hyperextension?

A)C
B)E
C)F
D)G
E)I

Question 42

List and briefly describe the three common types of arthritis.

Question 43

Which of the following types of movement is shown in diagram E?

A)supination
B)circumduction
C)pronation
D)rotation
E)adduction

Question 44

Which of the joints shown in the figure only permits back-and-forth and side-to-side movements between the articulating bones?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)Both A and B
E)Both A and C

Question 45

Which of the joints shown in the figure is classified as a monaxial joint?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
E)B and C

Question 46

Which diagram shows a movement in which there is a decrease in the angle between articulating bones?

A)A
B)B
C)D
D)E
E)F

Question 47

Which of the joints shown in the figure is classified as a multiaxial joint?

A)B
B)C
C)D
D)E
E)F

Question 48

What type of joint is shown in the diagram?

A)Suture
B)Syndesmosis
C)Symphysis
D)Cartilaginous
E)Synovial

Question 49

Describe the general effects that aging has on joints.

Question 50

Which two panels in the figure show a movement of a bone away from the midline of the body?

A)A and B
B)B and D
C)D and E
D)F and A
E)B and F

Question 51

What type of joint is shown in the diagram?

A)Suture
B)Synostosis
C)Symphysis
D)Synovial
E)Gomophosis

Question 52

Which of the following labeled panels in the figure shows flexion?

A)E
B)F
C)C
D)G
E)H

Question 53

Which diagram shows a movement of a distal end of a body part in a circle,in a continuous sequence of flexion,abduction,extension and adduction?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
E)F

Question 54

Which of the panels in the figure shows a movement called lateral flexion?

A)B
B)F
C)G
D)D
E)C

Question 55

Which of the joints shown in the figure is classified as a biaxial joint?

A)B
B)C
C)D
D)E
E)More than one selection is correct

Question 56

In the diagram,what represents a pivot joint?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
E)E

Question 57

Which of the joints shown in the figure represents a condyloid joint?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
E)E

Question 58

Which of the following labeled panels in the figure shows extension?

A)E
B)D
C)F
D)G
E)I

Question 59

In the figure,what represents a saddle joint?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
E)E

Question 60

Which type of joint permits this type of movement???1.Synovial joint?2.Cartilaginous joint?3.Fibrous joint

A)1 only
B)2 only
C)3 only
D)Both 1 &2
E)Both 2 & 3

Question 61

Which panel in the figure shows an example of the movement termed protraction?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
E)I

Question 62

Which of the following diseases is characterized by sodium urate crystals being deposited in the soft tissues of joints?

A)gouty arthritis
B)Lyme disease
C)ankylosing spondylitis
D)osteoarthritis
E)rheumatoid arthritis

Question 63

Which of the following is an autoimmune disease that affects the joints?

A)gouty arthritis
B)Lyme disease
C)arthroplasty
D)osteoarthritis
E)rheumatoid arthritis

Question 64

Which of the following is a degenerative joint disease in which joint cartilage is gradually lost due to a combination of aging,obesity,wear and abrasion of the joints?

A)gouty arthritis
B)Lyme disease
C)bursitis
D)osteoarthritis
E)synovitis

Question 65

Bursae are saclike structures that are commonly found between bone and

A)skin.
B)muscle.
C)ligaments.
D)tendons.
E)all the other answer selections.

Question 66

Based on the structural classification of joints,which of the following is a fibrous joint?

A)Synchondrosis
B)Synovial joint
C)Symphysis
D)Syndesmosis
E)Diarthrosis

Question 67

Which of the following results from a forceful wrenching or twisting of a joint that tears or stretches its ligaments but does not dislocate the bones?

A)sprain
B)strain
C)subluxation
D)bursitis
E)compression

Question 68

A condition in which a muscle or muscle and tendon is stretched or partially torn is called

A)bursitis.
B)a sprain.
C)a strain.
D)a dislocation.
E)an arthrosis.

Question 69

This ligament limits hyperextension of the knee and prevents the anterior sliding of the tibia on the femur.

A)Fibular collateral ligament
B)Anterior cruciate ligament
C)Posterior cruciate ligament
D)Patellar ligament
E)Arcuate popliteal ligament

Question 70

A joint in which there is a complete fusion of two separate bones into one bone is called a

A)synchondrosis.
B)syndesmosis.
C)symphysis.
D)diarthrosis.
E)synostosis.

Question 71

Which panel in the figure shows an example of the movement termed elevation?

A)A
B)B
C)E
D)F
E)G

Question 72

Which panel in the figure shows an example of the movement termed supination?

A)E
B)F
C)G
D)H
E)I

Question 73

Which panel in the figure shows an example of the movement termed eversion?

A)B
B)D
C)E
D)F
E)G

Question 74

Which panel in the figure shows an example of the movement termed opposition?

A)E
B)F
C)G
D)H
E)I

Question 75

Which panel in the figure shows an example of the movement termed inversion?

A)B
B)D
C)E
D)F
E)G

Question 76

Tennis elbow,a condition in which the tendon sheaths,tendons,and synovial membranes of the elbow are inflamed,is an example of a repetitive motion condition called

A)bursitis.
B)ankylosing spondylitis.
C)gouty arthritis.
D)tenosynovitis.
E)rheumatoid arthritis.

Question 77

Which panel in the figure shows an example of the movement termed depression?

A)A
B)B
C)D
D)G
E)H

Question 78

Which panel in the figure shows an example of the movement termed dorsiflexion?

A)E
B)F
C)G
D)H
E)I

Question 79

Which panel in the figure shows an example of the movement termed retraction?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
E)I

Question 80

This ligament prevents the posterior sliding of the tibia when the knee is flexed.

A)Fibular collateral ligament
B)Anterior cruciate ligament
C)Posterior cruciate ligament
D)Patellar ligament
E)Arcuate popliteal ligament