Question 1

Standing on one's toes is an example of a movement called

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A)   dorsiflexion.
B)   plantar flexion.
C)   depression.
D)   opposition.
E)   elevation.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

The type of movement between carpal bones is described as

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A)   pivot.
B)   adduction.
C)   extension.
D)   flexion.
E)   gliding.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Articular cartilage

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A)   is a double layer of tissue that encloses a joint.
B)   is a thin lubricating film covering the surface of a joint.
C)   provides a smooth surface where bones meet.
D)   is a layer of tissue that is continuous with the periosteum.
E)   lines the joint everywhere except over the articular cartilage.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

A movement through 360 degrees that combines flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction is called

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A)   circumduction.
B)   rotation.
C)   hyperextension.
D)   supination.
E)   pronation.F) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Gout is

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A)   a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks.
B)   an inflammation of any joint.
C)   a metabolic disorder caused by increased uric acid in blood.
D)   a condition that may involve an autoimmune disease.
E)   the most common type of arthritis.F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

A tennis player goes to the doctor and is told he has a torn rotator cuff. He has injured his

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A)   neck.
B)   shoulder.
C)   hip.
D)   knee.
E)   elbow.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Which of the following statements regarding the temporomandibular (TMJ)  joint is correct?

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A)   The joint is divided into lateral and medial cavities by an articular disc of cartilage.
B)   The joint has a cartilage capsule.
C)   The joint is a combination plane and ellipsoidal joint.
D)   The joint allows rotation.
E)   The joint is located between the maxilla and the mandible.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

-The figure illustrates a posterior view of the right knee joint. What does "C" represent?

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A)   medial (tibial)  collateral ligament (MCL) 
B)   posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) 
C)   anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) 
D)   lateral (fibular)  collateral ligament (LCL) 
E)   lateral meniscusF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

This type of joint is multiaxial allowing a wide range of movement.

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A)   saddle
B)   hinge
C)   pivot
D)   plane
E)   ball and socketF) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 10

Cartilaginous joints

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A)   are common in the skull.
B)   unite two bones by means of fibrocartilage or hyaline cartilage.
C)   allow the most movement between bones.
D)   are found in the lower leg.
E)   are not found in the pelvic region.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

When two bones grow together across a joint to form a single bone, this is called a

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A)   suture.
B)   syndesmosis.
C)   gomphosis.
D)   synostosis.
E)   symphysis.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

-The figure illustrates structures in the right temporomandibular joint (lateral view) . What does "B" represent?

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A)   lateral ligament
B)   mandible
C)   zygomatic arch
D)   styloid process
E)   stylomandibular ligamentF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

An example of a saddle joint is the

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A)   shoulder joint.
B)   elbow joint.
C)   atlanto-occipital joint.
D)   carpometacarpal joint.
E)   atlantoaxial joint.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

-The figure illustrates structures in the right temporomandibular joint (lateral view) . What does "D" represent?

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A)   lateral ligament
B)   mandible
C)   zygomatic arch
D)   styloid process
E)   stylomandibular ligamentF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

Osteoarthritis is

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A)   a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks.
B)   an inflammation of any joint.
C)   a metabolic disorder caused by increased uric acid in blood.
D)   a condition that may involve an autoimmune disease.
E)   the most common type of arthritis.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

-The figure illustrates the joints and bones of the rib cage. What does "A" represent?

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A)   costochondral joint
B)   sternum
C)   manubrium
D)   sternal symphyses
E)   sternocostal synchrondrosisF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

-The figure illustrates the joints and bones of the rib cage. What does "E" represent?

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A)   costochondral joint
B)   sternum
C)   manubrium
D)   sternal symphyses
E)   sternocostal synchrondrosisF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

Returning the thumb to the anatomical position after touching the little finger is

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A)   reposition.
B)   opposition.
C)   medial excursion.
D)   supination.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Moving the mandible to the side as when grinding the teeth is

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A)   lateral flexion.
B)   lateral excursion.
C)   elevation.
D)   inversion.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 20

A pivot joint

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A)   is a modified ball and socket joint.
B)   restricts movement to rotation.
C)   is a biaxial joint.
D)   allows gliding movement.
E)   is between the atlas and the occipital bone.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Exam 8: Joints and Movement

This type of joint is multiaxial allowing a wide range of movement.

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The type of movement between carpal bones is described as

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Standing on one's toes is an example of a movement called

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Returning the thumb to the anatomical position after touching the little finger is

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Cartilaginous joints

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When two bones grow together across a joint to form a single bone, this is called a

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A tennis player goes to the doctor and is told he has a torn rotator cuff. He has injured his

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-The figure illustrates the joints and bones of the rib cage. What does "E" represent?

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-The figure illustrates the joints and bones of the rib cage. What does "A" represent?

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An example of a saddle joint is the

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A pivot joint

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-The figure illustrates structures in the right temporomandibular joint (lateral view) . What does "D" represent?

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Articular cartilage

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A movement through 360 degrees that combines flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction is called

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Moving the mandible to the side as when grinding the teeth is

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Which of the following statements regarding the temporomandibular (TMJ) joint is correct?

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Osteoarthritis is

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Gout is

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-The figure illustrates structures in the right temporomandibular joint (lateral view) . What does "B" represent?

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-The figure illustrates a posterior view of the right knee joint. What does "C" represent?

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