Question 1

Compare the structure and function of the two major joint surfaces of the wrist.

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The radiocarpal joint is a condyloid joi...

Question 2

Which of these joints is stabilized by an iliofemoral ligament, a pubofemoral ligament, and an ischiofemoral ligament?

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A)   elbow joint
B)   shoulder joint
C)   sternoclavicular joint
D)   hip joint
E)   ankle joint

Question 3

All of the following can be performed at the wrist except

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A)   flexion and extension of the hand.
B)   circumduction of the hand.
C)   abduction and adduction of the hand.
D)   rotation of the hand.

Question 4

All of these stabilizing structures provide structural support to the hip joint except the

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A)   ligament of the head of the femur.
B)   ischiofemoral ligament.
C)   iliofemoral ligament.
D)   pubofemoral ligament.

Question 5

A joint between a tooth and its socket is

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A)   a synostosis.
B)   an ankylosis.
C)   a gomphosis.
D)   a suture.

Question 6

Figure 9.3
Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Which letter indicates a synovial, diarthrotic, hinge type of joint?

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A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   D
E)   E

Question 7

A(n) is a specialized bursa that wraps around a tendon to reduce friction.

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The answer of A(n) is a specialized bursa that wraps...

Question 8

Perhaps the simplest synovial joint, a(n) joint occurs when two flat surfaces of bones move over each other.

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The answer of Perhaps the simplest synovial joint, a(n) joint...

Question 9

A pre-adolescent has more joints than an adult because of these immovable cartilaginous joints.

Accepted Answer

A)   synovial joints
B)   epiphyseal plates
C)   gomphoses
D)   sutures

Question 10

This is the action by which the thumb touches the tips of the other fingers.

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The answer of This is the action by which the...

Question 11

An example of an amphiarthrotic cartilaginous joint is the

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A)   knee joint.
B)   pubic symphysis.
C)   sternocostal joint.
D)   epiphyseal plate.

Question 12

The interosseous membrane is a type of syndesmosis.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An example of a multiaxial joint is

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A)   an intervertebral joint, between the articular processes.
B)   the proximal radioulnar joint.
C)   the hip.
D)   the pubic symphysis.

Question 14

Which of these joints is one of the most freely moving joints of the body, but requires the stability provided by the rotator cuff muscles to keep it in place?

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A)   elbow joint
B)   shoulder joint
C)   sternoclavicular joint
D)   hip joint
E)   ankle joint

Question 15

When the fibrous tissue of sutures ossifies, the resulting joint is called a

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A)   synostosis.
B)   syndesmosis.
C)   symphysis.
D)   synchondrosis.

Question 16

Articular cartilages are found both in symphyses and in

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A)   syndesmoses.
B)   synchondroses.
C)   synovial joints.
D)   sutures.

Question 17

Describe the joint-associated problems that can occur as normal changes to the articular cartilage as an individual ages.

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Osteoarthritis to some degree, will typi...

Question 18

What movement occurs when one moves the foot from the anatomical position to point the toes laterally, with the foot flat on the floor?

Accepted Answer

A)   lateral rotation
B)   plantar flexion
C)   inversion
D)   eversion

Question 19

Figure 9.2
Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Which letter indicates a cartilaginous, amphiarthrotic, symphysis type of joint?

Accepted Answer

A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   D
E)   E

Question 20

In abduction of the fingers, the fifth finger moves medially, and the second finger moves

Accepted Answer

A)   by flexing toward the palm.
B)   medially.
C)   anteriorly.
D)   laterally.

Exam 9: Joints

A(n) is a specialized bursa that wraps around a tendon to reduce friction.

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The interosseous membrane is a type of syndesmosis.

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An example of an amphiarthrotic cartilaginous joint is the

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Compare the structure and function of the two major joint surfaces of the wrist.

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A pre-adolescent has more joints than an adult because of these immovable cartilaginous joints.

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A joint between a tooth and its socket is

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When the fibrous tissue of sutures ossifies, the resulting joint is called a

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All of these stabilizing structures provide structural support to the hip joint except the

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An example of a multiaxial joint is

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Perhaps the simplest synovial joint, a(n) joint occurs when two flat surfaces of bones move over each other.

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Figure 9.2 Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Which letter indicates a cartilaginous, amphiarthrotic, symphysis type of joint?

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All of the following can be performed at the wrist except

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Which of these joints is stabilized by an iliofemoral ligament, a pubofemoral ligament, and an ischiofemoral ligament?

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Describe the joint-associated problems that can occur as normal changes to the articular cartilage as an individual ages.

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In abduction of the fingers, the fifth finger moves medially, and the second finger moves

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What movement occurs when one moves the foot from the anatomical position to point the toes laterally, with the foot flat on the floor?

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Figure 9.3 Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Which letter indicates a synovial, diarthrotic, hinge type of joint?

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Which of these joints is one of the most freely moving joints of the body, but requires the stability provided by the rotator cuff muscles to keep it in place?

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This is the action by which the thumb touches the tips of the other fingers.

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Articular cartilages are found both in symphyses and in

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