Deck 9: Articulations

Question 1

The sagittal suture is a(n)

A)cartilaginous joint.
B)fibrous joint.
C)synovial joint.
D)synchondrosis.
E)amphiarthrosis.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The interosseous membrane between the radius and the ulna is an example of a

A)synchondrosis.
B)suture.
C)synostosis.
D)synarthrosis.
E)syndesmosis.

Answer 2

E

Question 3

The joint formed by the axis and atlas that permits the "no" shaking of the head is a _____ joint.

A)condylar
B)hinge
C)plane
D)pivot
E)saddle

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which is not true about synovial joints?

A)All articulating bone surfaces are covered with articular cartilage.
B)Synovial joints are enclosed by fibrous articular capsules.
C)Synovial fluid is secreted by the synovial membrane.
D)Ligaments strengthen and reinforce joints.
E)Blood circulates within the joint cavity to nourish the articular cartilage.

Question 5

The joint between the sphenoid bone and the occipital bone is a

A)suture.
B)synchondrosis.
C)syndesmosis.
D)symphysis.
E)gomphosis.

Question 6

Fluid-filled sacs that cushion synovial joints are called

A)fat pads.
B)articular discs.
C)bursae.
D)menisci.
E)diarthroses.

Question 7

Which is not correct regarding articulations?

A)An articulation is a joint between a bone and another bone,cartilage,or tooth.
B)All articulations contain some type of cartilage.
C)Arthrology is the scientific study of articulations.
D)Articulations can range in motion from freely mobile to immobile.
E)There are three structural categories of articulations.

Question 8

In fibrous joints,the articulating surfaces are held together by

A)dense regular connective tissue.
B)areolar connective tissue.
C)dense irregular connective tissue.
D)fibrocartilage.
E)articular cartilage.

Question 9

An articular capsule is present in

A)fibrous joints.
B)fibrous joints and cartilaginous joints.
C)synovial joints.
D)fibrous joints and synovial joints.
E)all joints.

Question 10

Gomphoses

A)contain fluid-filled joint cavities.
B)are found only in tooth sockets.
C)consist of sheets of hyaline cartilage.
D)cover the tendons in the shoulder and coxal joints.
E)are also called saddle joints.

Question 11

The term diarthrosis refers to a joint that is

A)immobile.
B)freely mobile.
C)fused.
D)slightly mobile.
E)dislocated.

Question 12

Which is not true regarding ligaments?

A)Intracapsular ligaments are within the articular capsule.
B)Ligaments are composed of dense regular connective tissue.
C)Extrinsic ligaments are physically separate from the articular capsule.
D)Intrinsic ligaments are thickenings of the articular cartilage.
E)Extracapsular ligaments are outside the articular capsule.

Question 13

What type of cartilage is located between the bones in a symphysis?

A)Elastic cartilage
B)Reticular cartilage
C)Hyaline cartilage
D)Fibrocartilage
E)Sutural cartilage

Question 14

Which of these synovial joints does not have at least one rounded or convex surface?

A)Saddle
B)Ball and socket
C)Pivot
D)Plane
E)Condylar

Question 15

The pubic symphysis is classified as a

A)cartilaginous joint and an amphiarthrosis.
B)fibrous joint and a synarthrosis.
C)synovial joint and a diarthrosis.
D)cartilaginous joint and a synarthrosis.
E)fibrous joint and an amphiarthrosis.

Question 16

Which are not considered to be features of a synovial joint?

A)Muscles
B)Nerves
C)Blood vessels
D)Articular cartilage
E)Synovial fluid

Question 17

Which joint is multiaxial?

A)Pivot
B)Ball and socket
C)Condylar
D)Plane
E)Hinge

Question 18

Based on its range of motion,the elbow is classified as a(n)__________ joint.

A)multiaxial
B)gliding
C)uniaxial
D)biaxial
E)ellipsoid

Question 19

Which is not a cartilaginous joint?

A)First costochondral joint
B)Intervertebral joint
C)Second costochondral joint
D)First sternocostal joint
E)Second sternocostal joint

Question 20

Which is not a function of synovial fluid?

A)Nourishes osteocytes
B)Lubricates articulating surfaces
C)Removes wastes
D)Serves as shock absorber
E)Distributes stress forces across articular surfaces

Question 21

Which joints are responsible for flexion and extension at the elbow?

A)Glenohumeral and humeroulnar
B)Humeroulnar and humeroradial
C)Humeroulnar,humeroradial,and radioulnar
D)Humeroradial,radioulnar,and radiocarpal
E)Humeroradial and radioulnar

Question 22

What is the function of the cruciate ligaments in the knee joint?

A)Hold the patella in place on the femur
B)Hold the patella in place on the tibia
C)Limit the movement of the femur on the tibia
D)Limit the movement of the fibula on the femur
E)Limit the movement of the fibula on the tibia

Question 23

Which does not correctly pair a movement with its opposing movement?

A)Flexion - extension
B)Abduction - adduction
C)Pronation - supination
D)Elevation - retraction
E)Dorsiflexion - plantar flexion

Question 24

Which ligament is not associated with the glenohumeral joint?

A)Coracoacromial ligament
B)Coracohumeral ligament
C)Glenohumeral ligament
D)Transverse humeral ligament
E)Humeral collateral ligament

Question 25

In intervertebral joints,which ligament connects the laminae of adjacent vertebrae?

A)Ligamentum nuchae
B)Interspinous ligament
C)Anterior longitudinal ligament
D)Ligamentum flavum
E)Posterior longitudinal ligament

Question 26

Which is not a correct pairing of a joint with its common name?

A)Radiocarpal joint - wrist
B)Glenohumeral joint - elbow
C)Metacarpophalangeal - knuckle
D)Temporomandibular - TMJ
E)Talocrural - ankle

Question 27

Which of the following describes menisci?

A)Attach one bone to another at a joint
B)Fibrous cartilage pads
C)Flat,fluid-filled sacs
D)Found only at the temporomandibular joint
E)Attach muscles to bones

Question 28

Which movement cannot be made by the radiocarpal joint?

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

Question 29

Which is not a correct pairing of a joint with its classification?

A)Tibiofemoral - hinge
B)Glenohumeral - ball and socket
C)Trapezium and first metacarpal - saddle
D)Intertarsal - condylar
E)Proximal radioulnar - pivot

Question 30

Rotation of the forearm so as to direct the palm anteriorly (as in anatomic position)is called

A)abduction.
B)pronation.
C)eversion.
D)supination.
E)protraction.

Question 31

Which ligament is responsible for holding the head of the radius in place?

A)Anular ligament
B)Ulnar collateral ligament
C)Radial collateral ligament
D)Transverse humeral ligament
E)Deltoid ligament

Question 32

In the temporomandibular joint,a pad of fibrocartilage called the _________ divides the synovial cavity into two separate chambers.

A)meniscus
B)articular disc
C)mandibular partition
D)sphenomandibular ligament
E)coronoid capsule

Question 33

The joint movement called eversion involves

A)lateral rotation of the coxal joint.
B)medial rotation of the coxal joint.
C)turning the sole of the foot laterally.
D)turning the palm of the hand laterally.
E)turning the palm of the hand or sole of the foot laterally.

Question 34

The joint known as the "wrist" is the radiocarpal joint.Why is the ulna not considered to be part of this joint?

A)There is no articular cartilage at the distal end of the ulna.
B)The ulna is fused to the carpals,preventing true articulation.
C)There is an articular disc between the ulna and the radiocarpal joint.
D)The radiocarpal joint is condylar,but the ulnar surface is planar.
E)The ulnar collateral ligament does not extend to the carpals.

Question 35

Which joint is not capable of circumduction?

A)Coxal joint
B)Glenohumeral joint
C)Metacarpophalangeal joint
D)Radiocarpal joint
E)Humeroulnar joint

Question 36

Clenching the fingers to make a fist,then relaxing and straightening them is an example of __________ followed by __________.

A)flexion;extension
B)extension;flexion
C)adduction;abduction
D)abduction;adduction
E)extension;hyperextension

Question 37

The metatarsophalangeal joints allow movement in two planes and are classified as _________ joints.

A)planar
B)ball and socket
C)condylar
D)pivot
E)hinge

Question 38

Movement of a body part toward the main axis of the body is called

A)abduction.
B)flexion.
C)inversion.
D)retraction.
E)adduction.

Question 39

After a pop quiz in anatomy class,you find out that you are one of the top scorers and have earned a fabulous prize.As you reach out your hand to receive your prize,what movements are involved?

A)Pronation and adduction
B)Supination and extension
C)Depression and flexion
D)Protraction and rotation
E)Eversion and abduction

Question 40

The deltoid ligament,lateral ligament,and tibiofibular ligaments belong to the ________ joint.

A)tarsometatarsal
B)talocrural
C)humeroradial
D)knee
E)fibulometatarsal

Question 41

A sprain is an injury to a joint in which a(n)___________ is damaged.

A)articular disc
B)articular cartilage
C)ligament
D)bursa
E)meniscus

Question 42

The temporomandibular joint is the only mobile joint between skull bones.

Question 43

Which condition is specifically associated with aging and/or extreme exercise and is commonly called "wear and tear arthritis"?

A)Autoimmune arthritis
B)Gouty arthritis
C)Rheumatoid arthritis
D)Osteoarthritis
E)Epiphyseal arthritis

Question 44

This figure shows the knee joint.Which number indicates the tibial collateral ligament?

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)5
E)6

Question 45

The epiphyseal plates in long bones are examples of synchondroses.

Question 46

This figure shows the knee joint.What structure does number 4 indicate?

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

Question 47

This figure shows a sagittal section of the knee joint.Which number indicates the prepatellar bursa?

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)5
E)6

Question 48

The joints in the body that are the most mobile,such as the glenohumeral joint or coxal joint,are also the most stable.

Question 49

This figure shows the temporomandibular joint.Which number indicates the articular capsule?

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)The articular capsule is not shown in this figure.

Question 50

The ankle joint is the only joint that makes the movements "dorsiflexion" and "plantar flexion".

Question 51

Which is not a type of joint found in the foot?

A)Intertarsal
B)Tarsometatarsal
C)Metatarsophalangeal
D)Intermetatarsal
E)Interphalangeal

Question 52

Articular cartilage is composed of hyaline cartilage that lacks a perichondrium.

Question 53

This figure shows a sagittal section of the knee joint.Which number indicates the menisci?

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)5
E)6

Question 54

In the human body,joints start to form by the _________ week of embryonic development.

A)4th
B)8th
C)6th
D)10th
E)12th

Question 55

At the knee,the articular capsule encloses only the medial,lateral,and anterior regions of the joint.

Question 56

There is only one symphysis in the human body.

Question 57

This figure shows a sagittal section of the knee joint.Which number indicates the patellar ligament?

A)3
B)4
C)5
D)6
E)7

Question 58

This figure shows the temporomandibular joint.Which number indicates the stylomandibular ligament?

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)The stylomandibular ligament is not shown in this figure.

Question 59

These figures show the coxal joint.Which number indicates the pubofemoral ligament?

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5

Question 60

These figures show the coxal joint.What structure does number 6 indicate?

A)Ischiofemoral ligament
B)Iliofemoral ligament
C)Articular capsule
D)Ligament of head of femur
E)Acetabular ligament

Question 61

During development,tissue called ___________ differentiates to form the various connective tissues of the joints.

Question 62

A common knee injury is a torn ACL,which stands for anterior ________ ligament.

Question 63

Humans are able to grasp objects between the thumb and fingers due to a special joint movement called _____________.

Question 64

The lining of an articular capsule is called the ___________ membrane.

Question 65

The talonavicular joint and calcaneocuboid joint are examples of joints between bones of the ankle,also called _________ joints.

Question 66

At the knee,a bone called the ____________ is embedded within the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle.

Question 67

In an older adult,the tissue in a suture may become completely ossified,fusing the skull bones together.This type of suture is called a _____________.

Question 68

A joint in which the bone can move in two planes is said to be __________.

Question 69

The ligamentum ________ is the part of the supraspinous ligament that extends between C7 and the base of the skull.

Question 70

In a gomphosis,the tooth is held in place by the ___________ membrane.

Question 71

Moderate exercise improves the health of joints by increasing the flow of synovial fluid in and out of the articular cartilage.