Question 1
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What is another word for joints?
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Articulations
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Ligaments
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Tendons
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Cartilage
Question 2
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What is the definition of joints?
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Sites where two or more bones meet
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Areas where muscles attach to bones
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Places where tendons and ligaments connect
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Locations of bone marrow production
Question 3
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What is the function of joints?
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To give the skeleton mobility and hold the skeleton together
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To protect internal organs
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To produce red and white blood cells
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To store minerals and fats
Question 4
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What are the types of classifications of joints?
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Structural - based on what material binds the joints and whether a cavity is present
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Functional - based on movement the joint allows
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Anatomical - based on the location in the body
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Both Structural and Functional
Question 5
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What are the structural types of joints?
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Fibrous
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Cartilaginous
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Synovial
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All of the above
Question 6
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What are the functional types of joints?
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Synarthroses
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Amphiarthroses
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Diarthroses
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All of the above
Question 7
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What does synarthroses mean?
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Immovable joints
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Slightly movable joints
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Freely movable joints
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None of the above
Question 8
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What does amphiarthroses mean?
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Immovable joints
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Slightly movable joints
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Freely movable joints
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None of the above
Question 9
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What does diarthroses mean?
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Immovable joints
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Slightly movable joints
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Freely movable joints
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None of the above
Question 10
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What are the types of fibrous joints?
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Sutures
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Syndesmoses
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Gomphoses
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All of the above
Question 11
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What is not true about fibrous joints?
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Bones are joined by dense fibrous connective tissue
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No joint cavity is present
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Most are immovable, depending on the length of tissue fibers
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They have a joint cavity filled with synovial fluid
Question 12
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What is a suture?
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A joint found only in the skull, held together with very short interconnecting fibers, and bone edges interlock
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A joint held together by a ligament with varying tissue lengths
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A "peg in socket" fibrous joint with a periodontal ligament that holds tooth in socket
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A joint that unites the bones with hyaline cartilage
Question 13
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What is a syndesmosis?
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A joint found only in the skull, held together with very short interconnecting fibers, and bone edges interlock
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A joint held together by a ligament with varying tissue lengths
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A "peg in socket" fibrous joint with a periodontal ligament that holds tooth in socket
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A joint that unites the bones with fibrocartilage
Question 14
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What is a gomphosis?
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A joint found only in the skull, held together with very short interconnecting fibers, and bone edges interlock
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A joint held together by a ligament with varying tissue lengths
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A "peg in socket" fibrous joint with a periodontal ligament that holds tooth in socket
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A fluid-filled, diarthrotic joint
Question 15
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What is not true about cartilaginous joints?
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Bones united by cartilage
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Like fibrous joints, have no joint cavity
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Not highly movable
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Include almost all limb joints
Question 16
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What are the two types of cartilaginous joints?
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Synchondroses and symphyses
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Syndesmosis and symphyses
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Synchondroses and syndesmosis
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Synovial and fibrous
Question 17
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What are synchondroses?
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Bones united by hyaline cartilage
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Bones united by fibrocartilage
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Bones united by dense fibrous tissue
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Joints allowing free movement in multiple directions
Question 18
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What are symphyses?
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Bones united by hyaline cartilage
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Bones united by fibrocartilage
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Bones united by dense fibrous tissue
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Joints allowing free movement in multiple directions
Question 19
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What is true about synovial joints
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Bones separated by fluid-filled joint cavity
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All are diarthrotic (freely movable) and include almost all limb joints
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Have bursae and tendon sheaths associated with them
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All the above
Question 20
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What are the six general features of synovial joints?
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Articular cartilage, joint (synovial) cavity, articular (joint) capsule, synovial fluid, reinforcing ligaments, nerves & blood vessels
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Articular cartilage, joint (synovial) cavity, muscle fibers, synovial fluid, reinforcing tendons, cartilage cells
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Joint (synovial) cavity, articular (joint) capsule, muscle fibers, synovial fluid, reinforcing ligaments, nerve endings
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Articular cartilage, muscle fibers, joint (synovial) cavity, synovial fluid, reinforcing ligaments, blood plasma
Question 21
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What are the three factors that influence synovial joint stability?
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The shapes of the articular surfaces, the number & positioning of ligaments, and muscle tone
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The amount of synovial fluid, the strength of the articular capsule, and bone density
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The elasticity of the cartilage, the length of the tendons, and the flexibility of the ligaments
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The size of the joint cavity, the presence of bursae, and the type of connective tissue
Question 22
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What are bursae and tendon sheaths?
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Types of bones that provide structural support
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Fibrous joints that connect bones
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Fluid-filled sacs that reduce friction between adjacent structures during joint activity
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Types of cartilage that form flexible connections between bones
Question 23
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What is the difference between bursae and tendon sheaths?
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Bursae are flattened fibrous sacs occurring where ligaments, muscles, skin, tendons, or bones rub together while tendon sheaths are elongated and wrap around a tendon.
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Bursae connect bones to each other, while tendon sheaths connect muscles to bones.
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Bursae are found only in the lower limbs, while tendon sheaths are found only in the upper limbs.
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Bursae produce synovial fluid, while tendon sheaths produce cartilage.
Question 24
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What is true of the articular cartilage of synovial joints?
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They consist of fibrocartilage covering the ends of bones and provide flexibility to the joint.
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They consist of hyaline cartilage covering the ends of bones and prevent them from being crushed.
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They consist of elastic cartilage covering the ends of bones and allow extensive movement.
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They consist of fibrous tissue covering the ends of bones and limit joint mobility.
Question 25
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What is true of the cavity of synovial joints?
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They are large, air-filled spaces that provide cushioning between bones.
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They are small, fluid-filled potential spaces that are unique to synovial joints and can expand if fluid accumulates from inflammation.
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They are filled with cartilage that aids in shock absorption.
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They contain muscle fibers that enhance joint movement.
Question 26
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What is untrue of the articular capsule of synovial joints?
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It is two layers thick and encloses the synovial cavity.
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The tough external fibrous layer is composed of dense irregular connective tissue.
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The inner synovial membrane is composed of loose connective tissue that makes synovial fluid.
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The inner synovial membrane is composed of dense regular connective tissue that makes synovial fluid.
Question 27
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What is true about synovial fluid?
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Viscous, slippery filtrate of plasma and hyaluronic acid
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Lubricates and nourishes articular cartilage
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Contains phagocytic cells to remove microbes and debris
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All the above
Question 28
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What are the different types of reinforcing ligaments in synovial joints?
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Medial, lateral, and posterior ligaments
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Capsular, extracapsular, and intracapsular ligaments
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Superior, inferior, and anterior ligaments
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Long, short, and flat ligaments
Question 29
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In synovial joints, what are capsular reinforcing ligaments?
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Thickened parts of the fibrous layer of the articular capsule
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Distinct ligaments found outside the articular capsule
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Distinct ligaments found deep to the articular capsule and covered by synovial membrane.
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None of the above
Question 30
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In synovial joints, what are extracapsular reinforcing ligaments?
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Thickened parts of the fibrous layer of the articular capsule
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Distinct ligaments found outside the articular capsule
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Distinct ligaments found deep to the articular capsule and covered by synovial membrane.
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None of the above
Question 31
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In synovial joints, what are intracapsular reinforcing ligaments?
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Thickened parts of the fibrous layer of the articular capsule
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Distinct ligaments found outside the articular capsule
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Distinct ligaments found deep to the articular capsule and covered by synovial membrane.
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None of the above
Question 32
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What do the nerve fibers in synovial joints do?
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They secrete synovial fluid to lubricate the joint.
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They provide structural support to the joint capsule.
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They facilitate muscle contraction for joint movement.
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They detect pain and monitor joint stretch and position.
Question 33
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All muscles attach to bone or connective tissue at no fewer than two points. What are these points called?
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The origin is attached to the immovable bone and the insertion is attached to the movable bone.
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The insertion is attached to the immovable bone and the origin is attached to the movable bone.
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The anchoring point is attached to the immovable bone and the junction point is attached to the movable bone.
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The junction point is attached to the immovable bone and the anchroing point is attached to the movable bone.
Question 34
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How does body movement occur?
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When bones glide smoothly over each other
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When muscles contract across joints and their insertion moves toward their origin
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When ligaments stretch and return to their original shape
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When tendons push bones away from each other
Question 35
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What terms describe the range of motion allowed by synovial joints?
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Fixed, semi-fixed, and freely movable
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Nonaxial, uniaxial, biaxial, multiaxial
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Single-plane, double-plane, triple-plane, quad-plane
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Limited, moderate, extensive, unrestricted
Question 36
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What does nonaxial mean?
Question 37
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What does uniaxial mean?
Question 38
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What does biaxial mean?
Question 39
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What does multiaxial mean?
Question 40
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What are the three general types of body movements?
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Flexion, extension, hyperextension
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Gliding, angular movements, rotation
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Abduction, adduction, circumduction
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Supination, pronation, inversion
Question 41
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What are gliding movements like those that occur at the intercarpal joints of the wrist?
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Rotating one bone around its long axis
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Bending a joint to decrease the angle between two bones
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Sliding the flat surfaces of two bones across each other
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Moving a limb away from the midline of the body
Question 42
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Which of these are types of angular movements?
Question 43
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What are angular movements?
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Movements that rotate one bone around its long axis
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Movements that increase or decrease the angle between two bones and may occur in any plane of the body
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Movements that slide the flat surfaces of two bones across each other
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Movements that move a limb away from or toward the midline of the body
Question 44
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What is flexion?
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Decreasing the angle between two bones, usually in the sagittal plane
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Increasing the angle between two bones, usually in the sagittal plane
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Moving a limb away from the body midline in the frontal plane
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Moving a limb toward the body midline in the frontal plane
Question 45
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Which of these movements is not flexion?
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Bending the head forward on the chest
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Bending the body trunk from a straight to an angled position
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Lifting the arm in an anterior direction
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Spreading toes apart
Question 46
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What is extension?
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Decreasing the angle between two bones, usually in the sagittal plane
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Increasing the angle between two bones, usually in the sagittal plane
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Moving a limb toward the body midline in the frontal plane
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Sliding the flat surfaces of two bones across
each other
Question 47
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Which of these movements is an extension?
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Straightening a flexed limb or body part
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Angling the neck backwards
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Bending the knee backwards
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Rotating the head left
Question 48
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What is hyperextension?
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Bending a joint to decrease the angle between two bones
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Moving a limb away from the midline of the body
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Sliding the flat surfaces of two bones across each other
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Extending a limb or body part beyond the anatomical position
Question 49
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What is abduction?
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Moving a limb away from the body midline in the frontal plane
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Moving a limb toward the body midline in the frontal plane
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Moving a limb or finger so that it describes a cone in space
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Turning a bone around its longitudinal axis
Question 50
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Which of these movements is not an abduction?
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Moving a limb away from the midline of the body
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Raising the arm laterally at the shoulder
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Spreading the fingers or toes apart
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Lateral bending of the trunk away from the body midline in the frontal plane
Question 51
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What is adduction?
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Moving a limb away from the body midline in the frontal plane
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Moving a limb toward the body midline in the frontal plane
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Decreasing the angle between two bones, usually in the sagittal plane
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Increasing the angle between two bones, usually in the sagittal plane
Question 52
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What is circumduction?
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Moving a limb or finger so that it describes a cone in space
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Rotating toward the median plane
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Rotating away from the median plane
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Turning a bone around its longitudinal axis
Question 53
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Why is circumduction an angular movement?
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It involves a rotational movement around a central axis
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It consists of flexion, abduction, extension, and adduction performed in succession
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It slides the flat surfaces of two bones across each other
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It moves a limb in a straight line away from the body
Question 54
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What is a rotation movement?
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Turning a bone around its longitudinal axis
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Moving a limb or finger so that it describes a cone in space
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Sliding the flat surfaces of two bones across
each other
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Decreasing the angle between two bones, usually in the sagittal plane
Question 55
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What are medial and lateral rotations?
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Medial rotates towards the median plane and lateral rotates away from the median plane
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Medial rotates away from the median plane and lateral rotates towards the median plane
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Medial rotates in a circular motion and lateral rotates in a linear motion
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Medial rotates upwards and lateral rotates downwards
Question 56
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What are supination and pronation movements?
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Supination involves the radius rotating over the ulna so the palm points downward, while pronation involves the radius and ulna being parallel so the palm points upward
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Pronation involves the radius rotating over the ulna so the palm points downward, while supination involves the radius and ulna being parallel so the palm points upward
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Supination involves the radius rotating over the ulna so the palm points upward, while pronation involves the radius and ulna being parallel so the palm points downward
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Pronation involves the radius rotating over the ulna so the palm points upward, while supination involves the radius and ulna being parallel so the palm points downward
Question 57
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What is dorsiflexion and plantar flexion?
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Dorsiflexion lifts the foot so that its superior surface approaches the shin and plantar flexion depresses the foot so the toes are pointed.
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Plantar flexion lifts the foot so that its superior surface approaches the shin and dorsiflexion depresses the foot so the toes are pointed.
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Dorsiflexion turns the sole of the foot medially and plantar flexion turns the sole of the foot laterally.
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Plantar flexion turns the sole of the foot medially and dorsiflexion turns the sole of the foot laterally.
Question 58
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What is inversion and eversion?
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Inversion turns the sole of the foot medially and eversion turns the sole of the foot laterally.
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Eversion turns the sole of the foot medially and inversion turns the sole of the foot laterally.
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Inversion lifts a body part superiorly while eversion moves the inverted part inferiorly.
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Eversion lifts a body part superiorly while inversion moves the everted part inferiorly.
Question 59
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What are protraction and retraction movements?
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The mandible is protracted when you just our your jaw and retracted when you bring it back.
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The mandible is retracted when you just our your jaw and protracted when you bring it back.
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Retraction is a portion of the body being moved forward on a plane parallel to the ground and protraction is a movement that results in the retracted portion of the body being moved on a parallel plane, back to its original position.
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Scapular protraction pulls the shoulder blades together toward the spine and scapular retraction is when the scapulae move laterally away from the spine.
Question 60
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What are elevation and depression movements?
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Elevation means lifting a body part superiorly and depression moves the elevated part inferiorly.
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Depression means lifting a body part superiorly and elevation moves the depressed part inferiorly.
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Elevation is a nonangular anterior movement in a transverse plane and depression is the posterior movement.
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Depression is a nonangular anterior movement in a transverse plane and elevation is the posterior movement.
Question 61
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What is the opposition movement?
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Bringing the thumb and a finger tip together across the palm
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Moving the thumb in a circular motion
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Moving the thumb towards the midline
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Moving the thumb away from the midline
Question 62
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What are the different types of synovial joints?
Question 63
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What are plane synovial joints?
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The shape of its articulating surfaces are flat and the only type of movements it can make are nonaxial.
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They have a cylindrical surface that fits a in trough and it uses flexion and extension to make uniaxial movement.
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They have a rounded surface (axle) that fits into a ring/sleeve and it uses rotations to make uniaxial movement.
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They have an oval protuberance that fits into an elliptical cavity and it is capable of biaxial movements of all kinds except rotation & opposition.
Question 64
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What are hinge synovial joints?
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They have a cylindrical surface that fits a in trough and it uses flexion and extension to make uniaxial movement.
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They have a rounded surface (axle) that fits into a ring/sleeve and it uses rotations to make uniaxial movement.
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They have an oval protuberance that fits into an elliptical cavity and it is capable of biaxial movements of all kinds except rotation & opposition.
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They have a concave surface that fits in a convex surface and it is capable of biaxial movements of all kinds (including opposition) except rotation.
Question 65
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What are pivot synovial joints?
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They have a rounded surface (axle) that fits into a ring/sleeve and it uses rotations to make uniaxial movement.
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They have an oval protuberance that fits into an elliptical cavity and it is capable of biaxial movements of all kinds except rotation & opposition.
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They have a concave surface that fits in a convex surface and it is capable of biaxial movements of all kinds (including opposition) except rotation.
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They have a spherical head that fits in a cup and is capable of multiaxial movement of all kinds except gliding and opposition.
Question 66
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What are condylar synovial joints?
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They have an oval protuberance that fits into an elliptical cavity and it is capable of biaxial movements of all kinds except rotation & opposition.
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They have a concave surface that fits in a convex surface and it is capable of biaxial movements of all kinds (including opposition) except rotation.
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They have a spherical head that fits in a cup and is capable of multiaxial movement of all kinds except gliding and opposition.
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The shape of its articulating surfaces are flat and the only type of movements it can make are nonaxial.
Question 67
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What are saddle synovial joints?
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They have a concave surface that fits in a convex surface and it is capable of biaxial movements of all kinds (including opposition) except rotation.
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They have a spherical head that fits in a cup and is capable of multiaxial movement of all kinds except gliding and opposition.
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The shape of its articulating surfaces are flat and the only type of movements it can make are nonaxial.
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They have a cylindrical surface that fits a in trough and it uses flexion and extension to make uniaxial movement.
Question 68
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What are ball-and-socket synovial joints?
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They have a spherical head that fits in a cup and is capable of multiaxial movement of all kinds except gliding and opposition.
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The shape of its articulating surfaces are flat and the only type of movements it can make are nonaxial.
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They have a cylindrical surface that fits a in trough and it uses flexion and extension to make uniaxial movement.
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They have a rounded surface (axle) that fits into a ring/sleeve and it uses rotations to make uniaxial movement.
Question 69
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Which of these are a plane joint?
Question 70
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Which of these are a hinge joint?
Answer
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Elbow joints
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Proximal radioulnar joints
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Wrist joints and knuckle joints (metacarpophalangeal)
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Carpometacarpal joints of the thumbs
Question 71
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Which of these are a pivot joint?
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Proximal radioulnar joints
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Wrist joints and knuckle joints (metacarpophalangeal)
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Carpometacarpal joints of the thumbs
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Shoulder joints and hip joints
Question 72
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Which of these are condylar joints?
Answer
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Wrist joints and knuckle joints (metacarpophalangeal)
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Carpometacarpal joints of the thumbs
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Shoulder joints and hip joints
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Intercarpal joints
Question 73
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Which of these are saddle joints?
Question 74
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Which of these are ball-and-socket joints?
Question 75
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What is true of a cartilage tear?
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Cartilage rarely repairs itself and the fragments may cause joint to lock or bind
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Repaired with arthroscopic surgery to remove cartilage fragments which renders the joint less stable but more mobile (complete removal leads to osteoarthritis)
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Caused when articular cartilage is subjected to compression and shear stress at the same time
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All of the above
Question 76
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What is true of a sprain?
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Reinforcing ligaments are stretched or torn
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Partial tears repair very slowly because of poor vascularization
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If torn completely, 3 options: ends of ligaments sewn together, replaced with grafts, allow time and immobilization for healing
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All of the above
Question 77
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What is untrue of a dislocation?
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Accompanied by sprains, inflammation, and difficulty moving joint
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Caused by serious falls or contact sports where the bones are forced out of alignment
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Must be reduced to treat (aka bone ends returned to their proper positions)
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Also called a subluxation
Question 78
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What is a subluxation?
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A partial dislocation of a joint
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Inflammation of bursa, usually caused by blow or friction
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Inflammation of tendon sheaths, typically caused by overuse
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Over 100 different types of inflammatory or degenerative diseases that damage the joints
Question 79
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What is bursitis?
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Inflammation of bursa, usually caused by blow or friction
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Inflammation of tendon sheaths, typically caused by overuse
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Over 100 different types of inflammatory or degenerative diseases that damage
joints
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A partial dislocation of a joint
Question 80
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What is tendonitis?
Answer
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Over 100 different types of inflammatory or degenerative diseases that damage
joints
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A partial dislocation of a joint
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Inflammation of tendon sheaths, typically caused by overuse
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Inflammation of bursa, usually caused by blow or friction
Question 81
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What is arthritis?
Answer
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Over 100 different types of inflammatory or degenerative diseases that damage
joints
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Inflammation of bursa, usually caused by blow or friction
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Inflammation of tendon sheaths, typically caused by overuse
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A partial dislocation of a joint
Question 82
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What is untrue of arthritis?
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Most widespread crippling disease in North America.
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Symptoms: pain, stiffness, and swelling of joint
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Acute forms: caused by bacteria, treated with antibiotics
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Acute forms: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gouty arthritis
Question 83
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What is untrue of Osteoarthritis (OA)?
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Most common type of arthritis and is an irreversible, degenerative (“wear-and-tear”) arthritis
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Joints may be stiff and make crunching noise referred to as crepitus, especially upon rising
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Treatment: moderate activity, mild pain relievers, capsaicin creams
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OA is not usually part of normal aging process
Question 84
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Which statement best describes the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis?
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Osteoarthritis may reflect excessive release of enzymes that break down articular cartilage.
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Osteoarthritis is characterized by inflammation of the joint capsule and excessive production of synovial fluid.
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Osteoarthritis results from infection of the joints by bacteria or viruses.
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Osteoarthritis is primarily caused by autoimmune reactions targeting the synovial membrane.
Question 85
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What is true of gouty arthritis?
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It typically affects joint at base of big toe and in untreated gouty arthritis, bone ends fuse and immobilize joint
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Deposition of uric acid crystals in joints and soft
tissues, followed by inflammation
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Treatment: drugs, plenty of water, avoidance of alcohol and foods high in purines (such as liver, kidneys, and sardines)
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All of the above
Question 86
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How do you treat rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer
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Steroidal and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to decrease pain and inflammation
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Disruption of destruction of joints by suppressing immune system which slows the autoimmune reaction. Some agents target tumour necrosis factor to block action of inflammatory chemicals
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Can replace joint with prosthesis
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All of the above
Question 87
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What is the first step of rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer
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Inflammation of synovial membrane (synovitis) of affected joint
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Inflammatory blood cells migrate to joint, release inflammatory chemicals that destroy tissues
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Synovial fluid accumulates, causing joint swelling
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Inflamed synovial membrane thickens into abnormal pannus tissue that clings to articular cartilage
Question 88
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What is the second step of rheumatoid arthritis?
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Inflammatory blood cells migrate to joint, release inflammatory chemicals that destroy tissues
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Synovial fluid accumulates, causing joint swelling
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Inflamed synovial membrane thickens into abnormal pannus tissue that clings to articular cartilage
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Pannus erodes cartilage, scar tissue forms and connects articulating bone ends (ankylosis)
Question 89
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What is the third step of rheumatoid arthritis?
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Synovial fluid accumulates, causing joint swelling
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Inflamed synovial membrane thickens into abnormal pannus tissue that clings to articular cartilage
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Pannus erodes cartilage, scar tissue forms and connects articulating bone ends (ankylosis)
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Inflammation of synovial membrane (synovitis) of affected joint
Question 90
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What is the fourth step of rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer
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Inflamed synovial membrane thickens into abnormal pannus tissue that clings to articular cartilage
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Pannus erodes cartilage, scar tissue forms and connects articulating bone ends (ankylosis)
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Inflammation of synovial membrane (synovitis) of affected joint
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Inflammatory blood cells migrate to joint, release inflammatory chemicals that destroy tissues
Question 91
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What is the last step of rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer
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Pannus erodes cartilage, scar tissue forms and connects articulating bone ends (ankylosis)
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Inflammation of synovial membrane (synovitis) of affected joint
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Inflammatory blood cells migrate to joint, release inflammatory chemicals that destroy tissues
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Synovial fluid accumulates, causing joint swelling
Question 92
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What is pannus tissue?
Answer
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Healthy cartilage found in joints.
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Scar tissue formed after joint replacement surgery.
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Abnormal tissue growth in the synovial lining of joints.
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Fibrous tissue connecting muscle to bone.
Question 93
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What is ankylosis?
Answer
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Inflammation of the synovial membrane.
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Abnormal bone fusion, leading to stiffness and immobility of a joint.
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Degeneration of articular cartilage.
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Excessive release of enzymes that break down articular cartilage.
Question 94
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What is untrue of rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer
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Chronic and inflammatory
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Has a known cause
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Is an autoimmune disease (immune system attacks own cells)
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Signs and symptoms include joint pain and swelling (usually bilateral), anemia, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, and cardiovascular problems