Question 1

What is the anatomical term for when your palm is facing superiorly?&#10;A) dorsiflexion&#10;B) opposition&#10;C) supination&#10;D) pronation

Accepted Answer

Supination is the anatomical term for when the palm is facing superiorly, or facing up. Dorsiflexion refers to movement of the foot or hand towards the dorsal (upper) surface. Opposition refers to movement of the thumb towards the fingers of the same hand. Pronation refers to the rotation of the forearm so that the palm faces downwards.

Question 2

Which of the following ligaments supports the anterior aspect of the shoulder?&#10;A) coracohumeral&#10;B) coracoclavicular&#10;C) glenohumeral&#10;D) acromioclavicular

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

With what structure does the capitulum of the humerus articulate?&#10;A) condyle of the radius&#10;B) trochlear notch of the ulna&#10;C) head of the radius&#10;D) metacarpophalangeal

Accepted Answer

The capitulum of the humerus articulates with the head of the radius, forming part of the elbow joint.

Question 4

What is the anatomical name for the knuckle joints?&#10;A) intercarpal&#10;B) radioulnar&#10;C) metacarpophalangeal&#10;D) intertarsal

Accepted Answer

The anatomical name for the knuckle joints is metacarpophalangeal, which refers to the joints between the metacarpal bones and the phalanges of the fingers.

Question 5

Which of the following functional and structural characteristics are associated with each other?&#10;A) synovial and diarthroses&#10;B) cartilaginous and diarthroses&#10;C) fibrous and diarthroses&#10;D) synovial and synarthroses

Accepted Answer

Synovial joints are characterized by a synovial cavity and are classified as diarthroses, which are freely moveable joints. Therefore, synovial and diarthroses are associated with each other. 
Cartilaginous joints are typically amphiarthroses, which are slightly moveable, while fibrous joints are typically synarthroses, which are immovable. Therefore, B and C are not associated with each other. D is also incorrect because synovial joints and synarthroses are opposite types of joints.

Question 6

The movement of the thumb so that it passes directly across the palmar surface of your hand is known as ________ of the thumb.&#10;A) abduction&#10;B) adduction&#10;C) flexion&#10;D) opposition

Accepted Answer

The answer of The movement of the thumb so that...

Question 7

What type of joint has no movement?&#10;A) synovial&#10;B) synarthrosis&#10;C) diarthrosis&#10;D) amphiarthrosis

Accepted Answer

A synarthrosis joint is an immovable joint, which means it has no movement. Synovial joints (A) are freely movable, diarthrosis (C) refers to a subcategory of synovial joints that are highly movable, and amphiarthrosis (D) are slightly movable joints.

Question 8

Which of the following is a hinge joint?&#10;A) interphalangeal&#10;B) atlantoaxial&#10;C) radioulnar&#10;D) carpometacarpal

Accepted Answer

An interphalangeal joint is a hinge joint found between the phalanges of the fingers and toes, allowing them to flex and extend. The other options are not hinge joints - the atlantoaxial joint is a pivot joint, the radioulnar joint is a pivot joint or a planar joint, and the carpometacarpal joint is a saddle joint.

Question 9

Which fontanel is found at the junction of the lambdoid and squamous sutures in a newborn?&#10;A) sphenoidal&#10;B) anterior&#10;C) mastoid&#10;D) posterior

Accepted Answer

The mastoid fontanel, also known as the posterolateral fontanel, is found at the junction of the lambdoid and squamous sutures in a newborn.

Question 10

Moving your arm away from your torso is known as ________.&#10;A) abduction&#10;B) flexion&#10;C) adduction&#10;D) circumduction

Accepted Answer

Abduction refers to movement of a limb away from the midline of the body or away from the torso. The other options are incorrect - flexion refers to bending a joint, adduction refers to movement of a limb towards the midline of the body or towards the torso, and circumduction refers to movement of a limb in a circular motion.

Question 11

Which pair of sutures meet at the sphenoidal fontanel?&#10;A) coronal and squamous&#10;B) coronal and sagittal&#10;C) lambdoid and sagittal&#10;D) lambdoid and squamous

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

The outer region of an intervertebral disc (composed of fibrocartilage)is known as the ________.&#10;A) synchondrosis&#10;B) nucleus pulposus&#10;C) annulus fibrosis&#10;D) symphysis

Accepted Answer

The answer of The outer region of an intervertebral disc...

Question 13

What is the name of the joint formed by the articulation between the trapezium and the metacarpal bone of the thumb?&#10;A) intercarpal&#10;B) carpometacarpal&#10;C) metacarpophalangeal&#10;D) intertarsal

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the name of the joint...

Question 14

Which of the following connects the parietal and occipital bones?&#10;A) lambdoid suture&#10;B) squamous suture&#10;C) sagittal suture&#10;D) coronal suture

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following connects the parietal...

Question 15

An epiphyseal plate is classified as what type of joint?&#10;A) symphysis&#10;B) synchondrosis&#10;C) syndesmosis&#10;D) gomphosis

Accepted Answer

The answer of An epiphyseal plate is classified as what...

Question 16

What is the anatomical term for moving your mandible anteriorly?&#10;A) elevation&#10;B) protraction&#10;C) depression&#10;D) retraction

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Which of the following is a synovial ball and socket joint?&#10;A) carpometacarpal&#10;B) shoulder&#10;C) wrist&#10;D) radioulnar

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is a synovial...

Question 18

Drawing a circle with your arm requires your arm to undergo ________.&#10;A) circumduction&#10;B) abduction&#10;C) flexion&#10;D) adduction

Accepted Answer

The answer of Drawing a circle with your arm requires...

Question 19

Which of the following ligaments is Y-shaped and strengthens the anterior aspect of the hip joint?&#10;A) pubofemoral&#10;B) ischiofemoral&#10;C) iliofemoral&#10;D) acetabular labrum

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following ligaments is Y-shaped...

Question 20

Which of the following joints is representative of a gomphosis?&#10;A) distal tibiofibular&#10;B) joint between maxillae and upper teeth&#10;C) squamous suture&#10;D) coracoclavicular

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following joints is representative...

Deck 9: Articulations