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Study Guide: Articulations

Question 1 of 58

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The articulation between the root of a tooth and the alveolar process of the mandible or maxilla is called the

Select one of the following:

  • suture

  • gomphosis

  • synchondrosis

  • symphysis

Explanation

Question 2 of 58

1

Immovable joints are called

Select one of the following:

  • synarthroses

  • amphiarthroses

  • diarthroses

  • none of the above

Explanation

Question 3 of 58

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The radioulnar articulation is classified at which type of articulation?

Select one of the following:

  • syndesmosis

  • synchondrosis

  • symphysis

  • diarthrosis

Explanation

Question 4 of 58

1

The most movable joints in the body are

Select one of the following:

  • symphysis

  • sutures

  • synovial joints

  • synchondroses

Explanation

Question 5 of 58

1

An example of a symphysis is

Select one or more of the following:

  • the articulation between the pubic bones

  • the articulation between the bodies of adjacent vertebrae

  • none of the above

Explanation

Question 6 of 58

1

The inner surface of the joint capsule is lined with

Select one of the following:

  • bursae

  • a joint cavity

  • periosteum

  • synovial membrane

Explanation

Question 7 of 58

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The joint that allows for the widest range of movement is a ( ball-and-socket, gliding, saddle, hinge ) joint.

Explanation

Question 8 of 58

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An example of a pivot joint is the

Select one of the following:

  • first metacarpal articulating with the trapezium

  • humerus articulating with the trapezium

  • interphalangeal joints

  • head of the radius articulating with the ulna

Explanation

Question 9 of 58

1

Diarthrosis and synovial joint refer to basically the same structure

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 10 of 58

1

The elbow joint is a ball-and-socket joint

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 11 of 58

1

The ability to oppose the fingers and thumb is achieved by a saddle joint.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 12 of 58

1

Articulation and joint are synonymous terms.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 13 of 58

1

Diarthrotic joints are the least common type of joint in the body.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 14 of 58

1

There are several examples of suture articulations throughout the entire body.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 15 of 58

1

Menisci are composed of hyaline cartilage.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 16 of 58

1

The shoulder joint a ball-and-socket joint.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 17 of 58

1

Joint between bodies of vertebrae

Select one of the following:

  • amphiarthroses

  • diarthroses

  • synarthroses

Explanation

Question 18 of 58

1

symphysis pubis

Select one of the following:

  • amphiarthroses

  • diarthroses

  • synarthroses

Explanation

Question 19 of 58

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hip joint

Select one of the following:

  • amphiarthroses

  • diarthroses

  • synarthroses

Explanation

Question 20 of 58

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fibrous joint

Select one of the following:

  • amphiarthroses

  • diarthroses

  • synarthroses

Explanation

Question 21 of 58

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immovable joint

Select one of the following:

  • amphiarthroses

  • diiarthroses

  • synarthroses

Explanation

Question 22 of 58

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cartilaginous joint

Select one of the following:

  • amphiarthroses

  • diarthroses

  • synarthroses

Explanation

Question 23 of 58

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thumb

Select one of the following:

  • amphiarthroses

  • diarthroses

  • syniarthroses

Explanation

Question 24 of 58

1

joints between skull bones

Select one of the following:

  • amphiarthroses

  • diarthroses

  • synarthroses

Explanation

Question 25 of 58

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freely movable joint

Select one of the following:

  • amphiarthroses

  • diarthroses

  • synarthroses

Explanation

Question 26 of 58

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synovial joint

Select one of the following:

  • amphiarthroses

  • diarthroses

  • synarthroses

Explanation

Question 27 of 58

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slightly movable join

Select one of the following:

  • amphiarthroses

  • diarthroses

  • synarthroses

Explanation

Question 28 of 58

1

The most prevalent type of joint in the body

Select one of the following:

  • amphiarthroses

  • diarthroses

  • syniarthroses

Explanation

Question 29 of 58

1

Ball and socket: ,
Condyloid:
Gliding: ,
Hinge: ,
Pivot: ,
Saddle:

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    hip joint
    shoulder joint
    ellipsoidal
    between faces of adjacent vertebrae
    least moveable group of synovial joints
    knee joint
    elbow
    dens of axis
    atlas joint
    between first metacarpal and trapezium

Explanation

Question 30 of 58

1

The glenoid labrum is associated with which joint?

Select one of the following:

  • hip

  • knee

  • shoulder

  • vertebral

Explanation

Question 31 of 58

1

Perhaps the strongest ligament in the body is the

Select one of the following:

  • rotator cuff

  • iliofemoral

  • pubofemoral

  • intertrochanteric

Explanation

Question 32 of 58

1

The largest and most complex joint of the body is the

Select one of the following:

  • shoulder

  • knee

  • hip

  • ankle

Explanation

Question 33 of 58

1

The anterior cruciate ligament of the knee connects the

Select one of the following:

  • anterior tibia with the posterior femur

  • posterior tibia with the anterior femur

  • anterior fibula with the posterior femur

  • anterior fibula with the anterior femur

Explanation

Question 34 of 58

1

Vertebral bodies are connected by

Select one or more of the following:

  • the anterior longitudinal ligament

  • the posterior longitudinal ligaments

  • the ligamentum flavum

Explanation

Question 35 of 58

1

Protrusion of the nucleus pulposus through the annulus fibrosus results in

Select one of the following:

  • bursitis

  • housemaid's knee

  • herniated disk

  • none of the above

Explanation

Question 36 of 58

1

The medial and lateral menisci are

Select one of the following:

  • ligaments

  • cartilage

  • bursae

  • none of the above

Explanation

Question 37 of 58

1

Joint mice are structurally

Select one of the following:

  • impinged bursae

  • loose pieces of synovial membrane

  • loose pieces of articular cartilage

  • cracks in the articular cartilage

Explanation

Question 38 of 58

1

: instrument that measures range of motion
: lifting the arms away from the midline
: turning the head as to say "no"
: elbow movement, as when lifting weights during a "bicep curl"
: increasing joint angle
: moving beyond extension
: causes extension of the leg as a whole
: turning sole of foot inward
: opening your mouth
: bringing fingers together

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    goniometer
    abduction
    rotation
    flexion
    extension
    hyperextension
    plantar flexion
    inversion
    depression
    adduction

Explanation

Question 39 of 58

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Freely movable joints are ( diarthroses, amphiarthroses ).

Explanation

Question 40 of 58

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The sutures in the skull are ( synarthrotic, amphiarthrotic ).

Explanation

Question 41 of 58

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All ( diarthrotic, amphiarthrotic ) joints have a joint capsule, a joint cavity, and a layer of cartilage over the ends of the two adjoining bones.

Explanation

Question 42 of 58

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( Ligaments, tendons ) grow out of periosteum and attach two bones together.

Explanation

Question 43 of 58

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The ( articular cartilage, epiphyseal cartilage ) cushions surfaces of bones.

Explanation

Question 44 of 58

1

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Gliding joints are the ( least, most ) movable of the diarthrotic joints.

Explanation

Question 45 of 58

1

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The knee is the ( largest, smallest ) joint.

Explanation

Question 46 of 58

1

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Hinge joints allow motion in ( two, four ) directions.

Explanation

Question 47 of 58

1

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The saddle joint at the base of each of our thumbs allows for greater ( mobility, strength ).

Explanation

Question 48 of 58

1

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When you rotate your head, you are using a ( pivot, gliding ) joint.

Explanation

Question 49 of 58

1

A uniaxial joint is a synovial joint.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 50 of 58

1

Joints identified as synchondroses are synovial joints.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 51 of 58

1

Inflammation of the bursa is referred to as pleurity.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 52 of 58

1

The main bursa of the shoulder joint is the subdeltoid bursa.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 53 of 58

1

Angular movements change the size of the angle between articulating bones.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 54 of 58

1

Pronation is a circular movement.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 55 of 58

1

Gliding movements are the most complex of movements.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 56 of 58

1

Protraction is an angular movement.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 57 of 58

1

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is more common in boys.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 58 of 58

1

The knee joint has a "baker's dozen," or 13, bursae, which serve as protective pads around it.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

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