Question 1

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

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A)   multiaxial
B)   gliding
C)   uniaxial
D)   biaxial
E)   ellipsoidF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Which is false regarding ligaments?

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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.F) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 3

When the arm is raised anteriorly, the movement at the shoulder is

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A)   extension.
B)   flexion.
C)   abduction.
D)   adduction.
E)   rotation.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

A slightly mobile joint is referred to as a(n) ________.

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The answer of A slightly mobile joint is referred to...

Question 5

Gomphoses

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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.F) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 6

The deltoid ligament is also known as the medial ligament.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In addition to the joint between the tibia and the femur, the knee contains a joint between the

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A)   fibula and the femur.
B)   patella and the fibula.
C)   patella and the femur.
D)   patella and the tibia.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

In fibrous joints, the articulating surfaces are held together by

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A)   dense regular connective tissue.
B)   areolar connective tissue.
C)   dense irregular connective tissue.
D)   fibrocartilage.
E)   articular cartilage.F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 9

If you were to reach out your hand to receive a set of keys from someone, what movements of your forearm and hand would be involved?

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A)   Pronation and adduction
B)   Supination and extension
C)   Depression and flexion
D)   Protraction and rotation
E)   Eversion and abductionF) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 10

The ligamentum teres of the hip extends from the

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A)   ilium to the lesser trochanter of the femur.
B)   acetabulum to the head of the femur.
C)   pubis to the greater trochanter of the femur.
D)   iliac crest to the head of the femur.
E)   ischium to the intertrochanteric crest of the femur.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

The sternoclavicular joint contains an articular disc.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Common, wear-and-tear arthritis, in which repeated use of a joint gradually wears down the articular cartilage, is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   gout.
B)   osteoarthritis.
C)   rheumatoid arthritis.
D)   osteopenia.
E)   articular porosis.F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 13

When the distal end of a limb makes a circular motion while the proximal end of the limb stays stationary, such that the entire limb's movement defines an imaginary cone shape, the motion is known as ________.

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The answer of When the distal end of a limb...

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A tendon sheath is a fat pad that fills the spaces that form when bones move.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

When elevating the mandible to chew food, the temporomandibular joint functions as a ________ joint.

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A)   pivot
B)   ball and socket
C)   hinge
D)   saddleE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

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

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A)   1
B)   2
C)   3
D)   4
E)   5F) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

The main ligament supporting the lateral aspect of the elbow is the

Accepted Answer

A)   radial collateral ligament.
B)   lateral cruciate ligament.
C)   annular ligament.
D)   ulnar collateral ligament.
E)   ulnar condylar ligament.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

The acromioclavicular joint is part of the

Accepted Answer

A)   sternum.
B)   shoulder.
C)   elbow.
D)   neck.
E)   cranium.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Exam 9: Skeletal System: Articulations

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

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The sternoclavicular joint contains an articular disc.

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The acromioclavicular joint is part of the

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In addition to the joint between the tibia and the femur, the knee contains a joint between the

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If you were to reach out your hand to receive a set of keys from someone, what movements of your forearm and hand would be involved?

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When the distal end of a limb makes a circular motion while the proximal end of the limb stays stationary, such that the entire limb's movement defines an imaginary cone shape, the motion is known as ________.

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Which is false regarding ligaments?

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The main ligament supporting the lateral aspect of the elbow is the

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When elevating the mandible to chew food, the temporomandibular joint functions as a ________ joint.

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A slightly mobile joint is referred to as a(n) ________.

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

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Gomphoses

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In fibrous joints, the articulating surfaces are held together by

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When the arm is raised anteriorly, the movement at the shoulder is

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A tendon sheath is a fat pad that fills the spaces that form when bones move.

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The deltoid ligament is also known as the medial ligament.

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

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Common, wear-and-tear arthritis, in which repeated use of a joint gradually wears down the articular cartilage, is known as

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The ligamentum teres of the hip extends from the

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

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