A&P Chp 14-Bank
A "pulled elbow" is more common in older adults, because the disk-shaped head of the radius begins to erode away. True of false?
False
A gliding joint is a form of uniaxial joint. Group of answer choices True or False
False
A joint must allow movement between two bones to be called a joint. Group of answer choices True or False?
False
A projection of one bone that articulates with a ring in another bone describes a condyloid joint. True or false:
False
A sprained ankle is most often caused by a severe external rotation of the ankle joint. True or false
False
A symphysis is a joint in which bones are connected by fibrous bands. True or false
False
All fibrous joints are completely fixed joints. Group of answer choices True or False?
False
Although sutures are classified as immovable joints, the flexibility of the ligaments holding the bone together do allow for some movement. True or false?
False
An arthroscopy is an examination of joints with x-ray studies. Group of answer choices True or False?
False
Because hinge joints can be involved in both flexion and extension, they are considered biaxial joints. True of false?
False
Because of the instability of the glenoid cavity and humerus, one of the strongest ligaments in the body is found surrounding the shoulder. True or False ?
False
There is only one saddle joint in the body. True or false
False
When a person is standing on her toes, dorsiflexion of the foot has occurred. True or false
False
A "slipped disk" is the result of deterioration of the nucleus pulposus. Group of answer choices True or False?
True
A goniometer is an instrument used to measure the range of motion of a joint. Group of answer choices True or False?
True
A pivot joint is a form of uniaxial joint. Group of answer choices True or False?
True
A soldier standing at attention would have his arms fully adducted. True or false
True
A spheroid joint is another name for a ball-and-socket joint. True or false?
True
All synovial joints have an enclosed cavity with a lubricating fluid. Group of answer choices True or False
True
Condyloid (ellipsoidal) joints are biaxial joints in which one bone fits into a depression on another bone. Group of answer choices True or False?
True
Eversion turns the sole of the foot outward. Group of answer choices True or False?
True
Extensions of periosteum form a capsule around synovial joints. Group of answer choices True or False
True
Extensions of periosteum form a capsule around synovial joints. True or false:
True
If you are standing up and looking straight up toward the sky, your cervical spine will be hyperextended. true or false ?
True
The saddle joint allows for a unique movement called opposition. True or False ?
True
The vertebral column contains both cartilaginous joints and synovial joints. Group of answer choices. True or False?
True
There are four bursae in the shoulder joint. True of false?
True
There are more synovial joints in the body than any other type of joint. Group of answer choices True or False?
True
The periodontal membrane is associated with which type of joint? a. Gomphosis b. Suture c. Syndesmosis d. Synovial
a. Gomphosis
Which joint allows for a unique movement called opposition? a. Saddle b. Pivot c. Hinge d. Condyloid
a. Saddle
Which of the following is not an example of a fibrous joint? a. Symphyses b. Sutures c. Syndesmoses d. Gomphoses
a. Symphyses
In terms of function, which is considered an immovable joint? a. Synarthrosis b. Amphiarthrosis c. Diarthrosis d. All joints are movable.
a. Synarthrosis
Tilting the foot upward, decreasing the angle between the top of the foot and the front of the leg, is called: a. dorsiflexion. b. plantar flexion. c. extension. d. pronation.
a. dorsiflexion.
Synchondroses: a. have hyaline cartilage between articulating bones in a joint. b. are immovable joints. c. are found only in the skull. d. is another term for symphysis.
a. have hyaline cartilage between articulating bones in a joint.
An example of a pivot joint is(are) the: a. head of the radius articulating with the ulna. b. first metacarpal articulating with the trapezium. c. humerus articulating with the scapula. d. interphalangeal joints.
a. head of the radius articulating with the ulna.
The knee joint is an example of a _____ joint. a. hinge b. ball and socket c. saddle d. gliding
a. hinge
A sprain causes damage to: a. ligaments. b. tendons. c. cartilage. d. all of the above.
a. ligaments.
Stretching the foot down and back and pointing the toe is called: a. plantar flexion. b. dorsiflexion. c. hyperextension. d. abduction.
a. plantar flexion.
Moving a part of the body forward is: a. protraction. b. elevation. c. inversion. d. depression.
a. protraction.
The rotator cuff muscles and tendons form a cufflike arrangement around the _____ joint. a. shoulder b. hip c. knee d. ankle
a. shoulder
The median atlanto-axial joint is formed by the
anterior arch of the atlas bone (vertebra C1) and the dens of the axis bone (vertebra C2).
Which structure of a synovial joint is defined as a strong cord of dense, white, fibrous connective tissue? a. Bursae b. Ligament c. Menisci d. Joint capsule
b. Ligament
Which ligament is not part of the hip joint? a. Iliofemoral b. Subacromial c. Ischiofemoral d. Pubofemoral
b. Subacromial
The type of movement that increases the angle between body parts is: a. flexion. b. extension. c. adduction. d. abduction.
b. extension.
. The glenoid labrum is a: a. ligament that connects the humerus to the scapula. b. fibrocartilage that increases the depth of the glenoid cavity. c. hyaline cartilage cushion in the shoulder joint. d. bursa.
b. fibrocartilage that increases the depth of the glenoid cavity.
An example of a hinge joint is(are) the: a. head of the radius articulating with the ulna. b. interphalangeal joints. c. first metacarpal articulating with the trapezium. d. head of the humerus articulating with the scapula.
b. interphalangeal joints.
If a goniometer reads zero, it most likely indicates that the joint: a. is fully flexed. b. is in the anatomical position. c. has been injured and is somewhat dislocated. d. is hyperextended.
b. is in the anatomical position.
All of the following are noninflammatory joint disorders except: a. dislocation. b. juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. c. osteoarthritis. d. All of the above are noninflammatory joint disorders.
b. juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
The largest and most frequently injured joint is the: a. hip. b. knee. c. shoulder. d. ankle.
b. knee.
Which of the following ligaments do not support the vertebral joints? a. Anterior longitudinal ligaments b. Ligamenta flava c. Annular ligaments d. All of the above ligaments support the vertebral joints.
c. Annular ligaments
Which joint allows for the most movement? a. Gliding b. Saddle c. Ball and socket d. Trochoid
c. Ball and socket
Which joint allows for the widest range of movement? a. Gliding b. Saddle c. Ball and socket d. Hinge
c. Ball and socket
How many bursae are in the knee joint? a. 5 b. 7 c. 10 d. 13
d. 13
Which of the following structures does not characterize a synovial joint? a. Bursae b. Joint cavity c. Menisci d. All of the above structures characterize a synovial joint.
d. All of the above structures characterize a synovial joint.
Gomphoses can be found in the: a. mandible. b. frontal bone. c. maxilla. d. Both A and C are correct.
d. Both A and C are correct.
Which of the following is an example of a biaxial joint? a. Pivot b. Hinge c. Ball and socket d. Condyloid
d. Condyloid
Which structure of a synovial joint is defined as a sleevelike extension of the periosteum? a. Bursae b. Ligament c. Joint cavity d. Joint capsule
d. Joint capsule
The intercarpal joints occur at the points of articulation between the bones of the ankle. True or false
false
An example of a structural classification of a joint would be an amphiarthrotic joint. true or false?
true
Which structure of a synovial joint is defined as a closed, pillowlike structure that consists of a synovial membrane filled with synovial fluid? a. Bursae b. Ligament c. Menisci d. Joint capsule
a. Bursae
What are the most movable joints in the body? a. Symphyses b. Synovial c. Syndesmoses d. Synchondroses
b. Synovial
Moving a body part away from the medial plane of the body is called: a. adduction. b. abduction. c. flexion. d. extension.
b. abduction.
A condyloid joint is an example of a(n) _____ joint. a. uniaxial b. biaxial c. multiaxial d. immovable
b. biaxial
The occipital bone fitting into the atlas bone of the vertebrae is an example of a _____ joint. a. pivot b. condyloid c. saddle d. gomphosis
b. condyloid
. The pads of fibrocartilage located between the articulating ends of bones in some diarthroses are called: a. ligaments. b. menisci. c. bursae. d. synovial membranes.
b. menisci.
The type of movement possible at a synovial joint depends on the: a. amount of synovial fluid in the joint. b. shape of the articulating surfaces of the bones. c. presence of bursae in the joint. d. Both A and B are correct.
b. shape of the articulating surfaces of the bones.
Circumduction consists of pivoting a bone on its own axis. Group of answer choices True or False?
False
Compared with the knee joint, the hip joint is relatively unprotected by surrounding muscles.
False
During childbirth, the hyaline cartilage in the symphysis pubis allows for some slight movement. True or false?
False
Flexibility of the tendons allows for some movement of syndesmotic joints. Group of answer choices True or False?
False
Hinge joints permit adduction and abduction. Group of answer choices True or False?
False
Hyaline cartilage is associated only with synovial joints. true or false ?
False
It is recommended that joint replacement surgery be done on younger people rather than older people because they are better able to tolerate the procedure. True or false ?
False
Ligaments are associated only with synovial joints. True or false
False
Menisci are found in all synovial joints. Group of answer choices True or False?
False
Menisci are pillowlike structures formed of synovial membranes filled with synovial fluid. Group of answer choices True or False?
False
Most of the symphysis joints in the body are in the appendicular skeleton. True or false:
False
Only the ulna articulates with the bones of the wrists. True or false
False
Plantar flexion is a movement that applies only to the hands and feet. true or false ?
False
Rotation and circumduction are interchangeable terms. true or false?
False
Synchondrosis joints between the ribs and sternum allow for expansion of the chest cavity during breathing. True or false?
False
Syndesmotic joints have hyaline cartilage at articular surfaces. True or false
False
The glenoidal labrum is the part of the hip joint that reinforces the acetabulum. True or false ?
False
The gomphosis joint is the most complex joint in the body. True or false?
False
The hip joint is the largest and most vulnerable joint. True or false:
False
The humerus, the scapula, and the clavicle make up the joint usually referred to as the shoulder joint. True or false
False
The joints between carpal bones are synarthrotic. Group of answer choices True or False?
False
The joints between the radius and carpal bones are examples of gliding joints. True or false:
False
The medial and lateral menisci form cushions for the head of the femur as it articulates with the acetabulum. Group of answer choices. True or False?
False
The ranking of joints from most movement to least movement would be synarthroses, amphiarthroses, and diarthroses. True or false ?
False
The structural classification of a joint describes the type of movement the joint allows. True or false?
False
The terms inversion and eversion apply to movements of the hand. true or false ?
False
The thumb contains the only saddle joint in the body—the joint between the metacarpal bone and the proximal phalange. True or false
False
The true ribs form cartilaginous joints with the sternum. true or false ?
False
The type of arthritis associated with intemperate use of alcohol is rheumatoid arthritis. Group of answer choices True or False?
False
There are six categories of synovial joints between the bones of the forearm, wrist, hand, and fingers. True or false ?
False
Twisting the forearm so that the thumb points medially is called supination. True or false
False
Saddle joints in the body can be found between the: a. tibia and the femur. b. thumb metacarpal and the trapezium in the wrist. c. humerus and the glenoid fossa. d. atlas and the occipital bone.
b. thumb metacarpal and the trapezium in the wrist.
The olecranon bursa is associated with which joint? a. Hip b. Knee c. Elbow d. Shoulder
c. Elbow
. What are the unique joints that occur between the root of a tooth and the alveolar process of the mandible or maxilla? a. Symphyses b. Syndesmoses c. Gomphoses d. Synchondroses
c. Gomphoses
. The epiphyseal plate between the epiphysis and diaphysis is an example of which type of joint? a. Suture b. Syndesmosis c. Synchondrosis d. Gomphosis
c. Synchondrosis
In terms of structure, which type of articulation has a joint capsule? a. Fibrous b. Cartilaginous c. Synovial d. Amphiarthrotic
c. Synovial
Which of the following structures does not characterize a synovial joint? a. Joint capsule b. Articular cartilage c. Tendon d. All of the above structures characterize a synovial joint.
c. Tendon
Which of the following is a true statement? a. Joints can be classified into five major categories. b. The functional classification of joints centers around the type of connective tissue that joins the bones together. c. The structural classification of joints centers around the type of connective tissue that joins the bones together. d. The structural classification of joints involves the degree of movement the joint permits.
c. The structural classification of joints centers around the type of connective tissue that joins the bones together.
The distal end of the radius articulating with the carpal bones is an example of a _____ joint. a. saddle b. gliding c. condyloid (ellipsoidal) d. pivot
c. condyloid (ellipsoidal)
Kicking a football is accomplished by: a. pronation. b. adduction. c. extension. d. flexion.
c. extension.
A gliding joint is an example of a(n) _____ joint. a. uniaxial b. biaxial c. multiaxial d. pivot
c. multiaxial
The opposite of dorsiflexion is: a. dorsiextension. b. abduction. c. plantar flexion. d. none of the above.
c. plantar flexion.
Vertebral bodies are connected together by the: a. ligamenta flava. b. ligamentum nuchae. c. posterior longitudinal ligament. d. intertransverse ligaments.
c. posterior longitudinal ligament.
Rotator cuff surgery is performed quite commonly on professional baseball players, especially pitchers. Evidently, the throwing motion places enormous stress on the: a. elbow. b. wrist. c. shoulder. d. hip.
c. shoulder.
Sutures can be found in the: a. skull and thorax. b. skull and hip bones. c. skull only. d. hip only.
c. skull only.
The joint between the distal ends of the radius and ulna is an example of a _____ joint. a. suture b. gomphosis c. syndesmosis d. synovial
c. syndesmosis
The ligamenta flava is located in the: a. shoulder. b. hip. c. knee. d. None of the above is correct.
d. None of the above is correct.
Which type of joint joins the two pubic bones together? a. Suture b. Synovial c. Synchondrosis d. Symphysis
d. Symphysis
Deterioration of the nucleus pulposus results in: a. "housemaid's knee." b. total hip replacement. c. osteoporosis. d. a "slipped disk."
d. a "slipped disk."
The type of movement that occurs when the head is dropped to the shoulder, then to the chest, to the other shoulder, and toward the back is: a. rotation. b. flexion. c. extension. d. circumduction.
d. circumduction.
Menisci are: a. cords of dense, white, fibrous tissue. b. extensions of the periosteum. c. hyaline cartilage cushions. d. fibrocartilage pads.
d. fibrocartilage pads.
The opposite of eversion is: a. protraction. b. depression. c. retraction. d. none of the above.
d. none of the above.
The condition of "housemaid's knee" is an inflammation of the: a. menisci. b. cruciate ligaments. c. synovial membrane. d. prepatellar bursa.
d. prepatellar bursa.
Plantar flexion of the foot can also be described as extension of the leg. True or false?
true
The iliofemoral ligament, which helps stabilize the hip, is one of the strongest ligaments in the body. True or false
true
The shallowness of the glenoid cavity makes the shoulder a rather unstable joint. true or false ?
true
When a joint is in anatomical position, a goniometer should read 0°. true or false?
true
An articulation is a point of contact between bones. Group of answer choices True False
True
An example of a structural classification of a joint would be a fibrous joint. True or false
True
Arthroplasty is the total or partial replacement of a joint with a prosthesis. Group of answer choices. True or False?
True
As a group, gliding joints are the least movable of the synovial joints. Group of answer choices. True or False?
True
Ball-and-socket joints are multiaxial joints. True or false:
True
Closing one's mouth would be an example of the movement of elevation. True or false?
True
Most symphyses are located in the midline of the body. True or false ?
True
Sutures are found only in the skull. Group of answer choices True False
True
Sutures become ossified in older adults. Group of answer choices True or False?
True
The "joints" between the epiphyses and diaphysis in a developing bone can be classified as synchondrosis joints. True or false?
True
The acetabulum is a deep, cuplike socket, whereas the glenoid cavity is shallow and saucer-shaped. Group of answer choices True or False?
True
The annular ligament is the ligament that helps connect the ulna and radius. True or false:
True
The anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments add stability to the knee joint. Group of answer choices. True or False?
True
The depth of the acetabulum gives stability to the hip joint. Group of answer choices. True or False?
True
The elbow and the dens of the axis are both part of a uniaxial joint. Group of answer choices. True or False?
True
The fibrocartilage pads between the articulating ends of bones may be called menisci. Group of answer choices True or False?
True
The gliding movement is the simplest of all movements. True or false?
True
The hip joint permits flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, rotation, and circumduction.
True
The intercarpal joints are arranged in two rows of four bones each.
True
The joint between the metatarsals and the phalanges is a hinge-type joint. Group of answer choices True or False?
True
The occipital bone's joint with the atlas is an example of a condyloid joint. True or false:
True
The only gomphosis joints in the body are found above the neck. True or false ?
True
The periodontal membrane is associated with a gomphosis joint. True or False ?
True
The periodontal membrane is part of a fibrous joint. true or false ?
True
There are no gomphosis joints in the appendicular skeleton. Group of answer choices. True or false:
True
Total hip replacement is the most common orthopedic operation performed on older persons in the United States. Group of answer choices True or False?
True
When a man sticks out his jaw, he has protracted it. Group of answer choices True or False
True
