Human AP 1: Chapter 8

A dislocation of the shoulder is most likely to occur during forceful A. adduction B. flexion C. abduction D. extension E. circumduction

C. abduction

Most of the joints in the ankle and wrist are A. pivot joints. B.condylar joints. C.hinge joints. D.plane joints. E.fibrous joints.

D. plane joint

A synovial membrane A. has tiny blood vessels. B. secretes serous fluid. C. stores nervous tissue. D. secretes synovial fluid. E. All the above

D. secretes synovial fluid.

A fibrous joint in which an interosseous ligament binds bones is a A. gomphosis. B. symphysis. C. suture. D. syndesmosis. E. hypothesis.

D. syndesmosis.

The hip joint has less freedom of movement than the shoulder joint because A. the hip joint capsule is less elastic than the shoulder. B. the hip joint is more ossified than the shoulder joint. C. the joint capsule of the hip is surrounded by muscles and the shoulder is not. D. the articulating parts of the hip are closer than those of the shoulder. E. the hip has more supportive ligaments than the shoulder.

D. the articulating parts of the hip are closer than those of the shoulder

Movements permitted by the elbow joint between the humerus and the ulna are A. flexion and extension. B. rotation and circumduction. C.movement in any plane. D. adduction, flexion, and extension. E. none of the above

A. flexion and extension

Artificial joints are built of A. silicone polymers for small joints and metals for large joints. B. proteins for small joints and carbohydrates for large joints. C. silicone polymers for large joints and metals for small joints. D. wood and copper. E. glucosamine and chondroitin.

A. silicone polymers for small joints and metals for large joints.

The rotator cuff of the shoulder is composed mainly of A. tendons and fibrous connective tissue. B. muscle fibers. C. articular cartilage. D. adipose and epithelial tissue E. epithelium and loose connective tissue.

A. tendons and fibrous connective tissue.

The radial collateral ligament is associated with the A. elbow joint B. hip joint C. knee joint D. shoulder joint E. none of the above

A. elbow joint

Glucosamine and chondroitin are A. dietary supplements from shells and cow carilage. B.dietary supplements from fish skeletons. C. dietary supplements from human cadavers. D. proteins found in joints that are taken as dietary supplements. E.types of synovial joints.

A. dietary supplements from shells and cow carilage.

Which of the following is not a type of fibrous joint? A. Symphysis B. Gomphosis C. Sagittal suture D. Syndesmosis E. Coronal suture

A. Symphysis

A synchondrosis A. allows bone growth. B. allows free movement. C. includes a joint capsule. D. is formed by the bodies of two adjacent vertebrae. E. equalizes pressure between vertebrae.

A. allows bone growth.

When a joint is immobilized for a prolonged time, there is danger that A. articular cartilage will degenerate. B. synovial fluid will decrease. C. articular cartilage will thicken. D. articular cartilage will ossify. E. synovial fluid will increase.

A. articular cartilage will degenerate.

Joints are also called A. articulations. B. medullary cavities. C. periosteum. D. annotations. E. ligaments.

A. articulations

Activity and exercise A. hasten osteoarthritis. B. keep joints functional longer. C. make joints more vulnerable to injury. D. exacerbate injuries E. increase the number of joints.

B. keep joints functional longer.

The largest and most complex synovial joint is the A. finger joints. B. knee joint. C. shoulder joint. D. elbow joint. E. hip joint.

B. knee joint

Disuse of the joints _____ _______ which hastens stiffening. A. causes cancer B. hampers blood flow C. causes injuries D. degenerates cartilage E. causes arthritis

B. hampers blood flow

Movement that brings the foot farther from the shin is a(n) A. rotation. B. plantar flexion. C. abduction. D. dorsiflexion E. hyperextension.

B. plantar flexion.

The coracohumeral ligament is a associated with the A. knee joint B. shoulder joint C. elbow joint D. hip joint E. large toe joint

B. shoulder joint

The joint that separates two vertebrae is a(n) A. symphysis that is diarthrotic B. symphysis that is amphiarthrotic. C.synovial that is diarthrotic D. symphysis that is synarthrotic. E. synovial in synarthrotic synovial that is synarthrotic

B. symphysis that is amphiarthrotic.

The hip joint has less freedom of movement than the shoulder joint because A.the hip joint capsule is less elastic than the shoulder. B. the articulating parts of the hip are closer than those of the shoulder. C. the hip has more supportive ligaments than the shoulder. D. the joint capsule of the hip is surrounded by muscles and the shoulder is not. E. the hip joint is more ossified than the shoulder joint.

B. the articulating parts of the hip are closer than those of the shoulder.

A joint capsule is reinforced by A. tendons binding articular ends of bones together. B.ligaments binding articular ends of bones together. C. hyaline cartilage providing strength to the capsule walls. D. articular cartilage cushioning ends of bones. E. none of the above

B.ligaments binding articular ends of bones together.

Connie recently celebrated her 45th birthday. She feels okay most of the day, but in the morning, for about a half hour after she gets out of bed, all of her joints feel stiff. This is due to A. poor circulation. B. sprains. C. changes in collagen structure. D. torn ligaments. E.nerve damage

C. changes in collagen structure.

Which of the following terms and descriptions is correctly paired? A.supination-turning the hand so the palm is downward B. adduction-moving a part in a circle or returning the arm from the horizontal position to the front of the body C. abduction-lifting the arm horizontally to form a right angle with the side of the body or moving a part away from the midline D. flexion-straightening parts at a joint so that the angle between them is increased E. extension-bending the leg at the knee or decreasing the angle between the upper and lower leg

C. abduction-lifting the arm horizontally to form a right angle with the side of the body or moving a part away from the midline

A movement that brings the foot closer to the shin is a(n) A. adduction. B. plantar flexion. C. dorsiflexion. D. extension. E.abduction.

C. dorsiflexion.

A suture is an example of a(n) A. cartilagenous joint. B. plane joint. C. fibrous joint. D.synovial joint. E. none of the above

C. fibrous joint

A tooth root attached to a jawbone by a periodontal ligament is a _____ joint. A. synovial B. symphsis C. gomphosis D. synchondrosis E. syndesmosis

C. gomphosis

The largest and most complex synovial joint is the A. finger joints. B. hip joint. C. knee joint. D. shoulder joint. E. elbow joint.

C. knee joint

Which of the following is an infection? A. Osteoarthritis B. Polydactyly C.Lyme disease. D.A sprain E. Bursitis.

C. lyme disease

A muscle end attached to a relatively immovable part is called the A. beginning B. symphysis C. origin D. insertion E. articulation

C. origin

A sprain involves A. inflammation of bursae. B. inflammation of a synovial membrane. C.overstretched or torn ligaments and tendons in a joint. D. overuse of a joint. E. all of the above

C. overstretched or torn ligaments and tendons in a joint.

Which of the following is not a synovial joint? A. hinge B. condylar C. ball and socket D. symphysis E. saddle

C. symphysis

Classifying joints as synarthrotic, amphiarthrotic, or diarthrotic represents A. the color of the joint. B. the composition of the joint. C. the degree of movement possible at the joint. D.the number of bones that the joint affects. E. location in the body.

C. the degree of movement possible at the joint.

Cartilagenous joints are connected by A. a joint capsule. B. synovial fluid. C. fibrous connective tissue. D. hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage. E. nervous tissue.

D. hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage.

Fibrocartilage disc that divide the joint two compartments are called A. capsules B. bursae C. ligaments D. menisci E. tendons

D. menisci

In which of the following is rotational movement possible? A. hinge joint B. condylar joint C. pelvic joint D. ball and socket joint E. All of the above

D. ball and socket joint

Connie recently celebrated her 45th birthday. She feels okay most of the day, but in the morning, for about a half hour after she gets out of bed, all of her joints feel stiff. This is due to A. nerve damage. B. torn ligaments. C. sprains. D. changes in collagen structure. E. poor circulation.

D. changes in collagen structure.

Displacement and deformity of a joint is called A. sprain. B. ankylosis. C. bursitis. D. dislocation. E. arthritis.

D. dislocation.

A gomphosis is a(n) ______ joint. A. synovial B. synchondrosis C. ball-and-socket D. fibrous E. cartilagenous

D. fibrous

Which of the following best describes the causes of common forms of arthritis? A. Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are caused by effects of aging. B. Rheumatoid arthritis is caused by effects of aging and osteoarthritis is an autoimmune disease. C. Rheumatoid arthritis is a form of cancer and osteoarthritis is not. D. Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are autoimmune diseases. E.Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease and osteoarthritis is caused by effects of aging.

E. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease and osteoarthritis is caused by effects of aging.

Bone of synovial joint are held together by A. a bursa B. a synovial membrane C. a meniscus D. articular cartilage E. a joint capsule

E. a joint capsule

In rheumatoid arthritis A. fibrous tissues ossify and bones fuse. B. articular cartilage is damaged and fibrous tissue invades. C. the synovial membrane becomes inflamed and thickens, forming a mass. D. the hands can look very deformed. E. all of the above

E. all of the above

Joints A. bind bones B. often contain cartilage C. enable body parts to move D. allow bones to grow E. all of the above

E. all of the above

Which of the following movements could occur at the hip joint? A. abduction B. flexion C. adduction D. extension E. all of the above

E. all of the above

Fluid-filled sacs containing synovial fluid are called A. ligaments. B. tendons. C. menisci. D. peduncles. E. bursae.

E. bursae.

Greg trips over a toy and experiences a sharp pain. His physician diagnosis a torn meniscus. Greg has injured his A. hip joint. B. shoulder joint. C. pelvis. D. elbow joint. E. knee joint.

E. knee joint

Movement that brings the foot farther from the shin is a(n) A. abduction. B. hyperextension. C. dorsiflexion D. rotation. E.plantar flexion.

E. plantar flexion

Articular cartilage receives oxygen and nutrients from A. a direct blood supply. B. blood vessels in underlying spongy bone. C. fatty pads in the joint. D. chondrocytes. E.surrounding synovial fluid.

E. surrounding synovial fluid.

Types of fibrous joints include A. pivot, condylar, and ellipsoidal joints. B.synarthrotic, amphiarthrotic, and diarthrotic joints. C.synchondrosis, symphysis, and synovial joints. D. plane, hinge, and saddle joints. E. syndesmosis, suture, and gomphosis joints.

E. syndesmosis, suture, and gomphosis joints

Glucosamine and chondroitin are A.types of synovial joints. B. dietary supplements from human cadavers. C.dietary supplements from fish skeletons. D. proteins found in joints that are taken as dietary supplements. E.dietary supplements from shells and cow carilage.

E.dietary supplements from shells and cow carilage.