Which of the following is NOT a functional classification for joints? |
cartilaginous |
Which of the following represents a structural classification for joints that are separated by a joint cavity? |
synovial |
Which of the following refers to a joint that is slightly movable? |
amphiarthrosis |
All three joints in the figure are classified as __________. |
fibrous joints |
Which of the following best describes all of the joints in this figure? |
They are immovable. |
Which of the following is true regarding the structure indicated by the arrow in Figure A? |
It becomes ossified late in adult development. |
The arrows in B and C point to structures that can both be described as __________. |
ligaments |
Which of the following is NOT an example of a fibrous joint? |
a symphysis |
Using the structural classification, what type of joint is a suture? |
fibrous joint |
What element of intervertebral disc fibrocartilage gives it its ability to resist stretching? |
collagen fibers |
Which of these terms best categorizes the joints in the figure? |
cartilaginous joints |
What material is found in C and D that is not found in A and B? |
fibrocartilage |
Which of the joints will eventually develop into a synostosis? |
A |
Which of the following best describes the joint labeled B in the figure? |
synarthrotic |
A joint held together by fibrocartilage would be classified as a __________ joint |
cartilaginous |
Which of the following are correctly paired? |
synchondrosis; a plate of hyaline cartilage unites the bones |
Which of the following terms describes the range of movement of the illustrated joint? |
diarthrotic |
Which of the following best describes the surface of the structure at D? |
loose connective tissue |
Structures C and D collectively form which of the following? |
articular capsule |
Which structure in the figure is the primary area of degeneration in osteoarthritis? |
B |
Which joint in the figure is capable of multiaxial movement? |
A |
What joint’s actions may take place at the elbow from its current position? |
flex and pronate |
Which joint moves only by a uniaxial movement around its own axis? |
B |
Which of the following is a hinge joint? |
F |
The thumb joint indicated by D mediates which of the following special movements? |
opposition |
Which of the following is NOT a distinguishing feature of a synovial joint? |
hyaline cartilage connecting the two bones of the joint |
The most important factor in joint stability is the depth of the articular surface. |
False |
Which of the following statements is correct? |
If a joint can exhibit extension, abduction, and rotation, then it is triaxial. |
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to joint stability? |
the amount of synovial fluid in the joint cavity |
Which of the following is one difference between bursae and tendon sheaths? |
Bursae are flattened fibrous sacs wedged between adjacent structures, while tendon sheaths are elongated fibrous sacs that wrap around tendons. |
Which of the following are correctly paired? |
multiaxial movement; movement in all three planes and around all three axes |
When you bring any of your fingers in contact with your thumb, this movement is called __________. |
opposition |
Synovial joints are classified into six main categories based on __________. |
shape of articular surfaces |
Which of the following is a feature of synovial joints? |
bone ends covered with hyaline cartilage |
What factor would account for a strong synovial joint? |
the deepest articular surface |
Which type of movement does NOT occur at the shoulder joint? |
gliding |
Which movement decreases the angle between articulating bones? |
flexion |
Which type of movement is unique to the forearm? |
pronation |
If a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is not properly repaired, the consequences could include the inability to prevent ________. |
forward sliding of the tibia on the femur |
To realign an anteriorly dislocated Temporomandibular joint (TMJ), a physician must push the mandible inferiorly and posteriorly in order to move the mandibular condyle past the temporal bone’s ________. |
articular tubercle |
Which of the following is true about the shoulder joint? |
The glenohumeral joint is more mobile, making it less stable. |
Despite having an actual articulation with the humerus, the hinge-like action at the elbow is NOT dependent on the radius. |
True |
Which of the following ligaments prevents the tibia from sliding forward in the knee joint? |
anterior cruciate ligament |
Which joint allows a side-to-side movement called lateral excursion? |
the temporomandibular joint |
The main reason the hip joint is stable is because of the __________. |
deep socket of the joint and strong capsular ligaments |
Which statement about the knee is INCORRECT? |
The deep cups created by the tibial condyles help to stabilize the joint. |
Which joint has sacrificed stability to provide great freedom of movement? |
shoulder |
Sprains indicate damage to what joint component? |
ligaments |
Which of the following are correctly matched? |
osteoarthritis; chronic degenerative joint disease |
Which inflammatory joint disease is caused by the bites of ticks that live on mice and deer? |
Lyme disease |
A&P I Chapter 8
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