Chapter 9 Exam
Which of the panels in the figure shows a joint that allows circumduction? Select all that apply.
a) B d) D e) C f) A g) E
75. The function of the ligament the line is pointing to is
b) joint stabilization when present
The hormone relaxin stimulates changes that lead to increased range of motion in the
b) pubic symphysis.
When the knee is flexed, the posterior cruciate ligament is loose and the anterior cruciate ligament is taut. This example illustrates which factor affecting the range of motion at a synovial joint?
b) strength and tension of the joint ligaments
What two non-synovial joints are seen in the picture?
b) syndesmosis and interosseous membrane
Forming a fist, requires the fingers to perform what motion?
d) Flexion
In the diagram, what represents a joint that allows the motion of 'nodding yes'?
d) D
Which joint can perform only flexion, extension and abduction, adduction and circumduction? Select all that apply.
d) D e) E
When you snap your thumb against your middle and forefinger, what motion is being performed?
e) Opposition
Which type of synovial joint will have more movement at the expense of stability?
e) F
Which type(s) of joint(s) lack(s) a joint cavity and is(are) held together by a fibrous connective tissue? 1. Fibrous joints 2. Cartilaginous joints 3. Synovial joints
1. Fibrous joints
Which panels show the movement you would use when shrugging your shoulders superiorly and inferiorly?
a) A and B
Which joint in the diagram allows gliding movement?
a) A
Which characteristic(s) describes all synovial joints? Select all that apply.
a) Contain a joint cavity b) Are freely moveable c) Articulating bones are covered with hyaline cartilage
When flexing your torso laterally, the movement occurs along what body plane?
a) Frontal
Which is made from dense regular connective tissue?
a) Ligaments
The radial head articulating with the radial notch of the ulna represents what type of synovial joint?
a) Pivot joint
Which structural category of a synovial joint allows movement within a single axis? Select all that apply.
a) Planar b) Hinge
When you cross your right arm across your body to shake an individual's left hand, what motion does the joint between your scapula and clavicle perform?
a) Protraction
The joint between the first rib and the manubrium of the sternum can be described by which term(s)? Select all that apply.
a) a synchondrosis b) a synarthrosis c) a cartilaginous joint
Gliding occurs between
a) flat bones or slightly curved bones.
Bending over and touching your toes describes what movement in reference to your intervertebral discs?
a) flexion
Which diseases is characterized by sodium urate crystals being deposited in the soft tissues of joints?
a) gouty arthritis
The line is pointing to the ligament which
a) limits hyperextension
Which feature(s) of ball and socket joints are composed of fibrocartilage? Select all that apply.
a) menisci b) labrums
The function of the ligament the line is pointing to is
a) strengthens superior part of the articular capsule
What movement does the forearm make when twisting a door knob back and forth? Select all that apply.
a) supination d) pronation
Which of the joints exhibits flexion and extension and is uniaxial?
b) B
Which joint, in the diagrams, can perform rotation? Select all that apply.
b) B d) D f) H
A fast-pitch softball player releases the ball after a windmill motion. What movements occur doing the windmill motion? Select all that apply.
b) Flexion f) Abduction g) Adduction h) Rotation
Which characteristics describe a condyloid joint? Select all that apply.
b) It is considered to be biaxial. d) It can be found in the wrist.
When a body builder flexes their biceps brachii, what motion is occurring?
b) a decreased angle between articulating bones
A torn iliofemoral ligament would be classified as
b) a sprain.
The structure that the line is pointing to is attached to which other potion of this synovial joint?
b) fibrous capsule
In the figure, what type of joint represents the atlanto-axial joint?
c) C
Which movement involves rotation, adduction, extension, abduction and flexion?
c) C
The talus (ankle) bone is involved in the movements shown in which panel(s)? Select all that apply.
c) E and F d) G
Which of the following labeled panels in the figure can perform rotation, adduction, abduction, flexion, extension and hyperextension? Select all that apply.
c) F d) G
Which statement describes the function of a meniscus?
c) It helps absorb shock and distributes weight.
Hyperflexion occurs when the femur is displaced anteriorly and the tibia is displaced posteriorly. Which ligament should help prevent this movement?
c) Posterior cruciate ligament
Which statement describes the fibular and tibial collateral ligaments? Select all that apply.
c) The ligaments are composed of dense regular connective tissue. d) The ligaments are extracapsular ligaments f) The ligaments are associated with the knee joint. g) The ligaments strengthen the sides of the joint
A partially torn quadriceps femoris tendon would be classified as
c) a strain.
Bending over and touching your toes describes what functional movement in reference to your intervertebral discs?
c) diarthrosis
Studies have shown that ACL tears occur most frequently during the ovulatory phase in menstruating women. This example illustrates which factor affecting range of motion of a synovial joint?
c) hormones
The joint between the hamate and the capitate represent a _______ joint.
c) plane
To peer over a fence, the calf muscles help you stand on your toes. What movement is being performed?
c) plantar flexion
Which is a correct description of arthroplasty?
c) surgically replacing a joint with an artificial joint
Which type(s) of joint(s) lack(s) a synovial cavity? 1. Fibrous joints 2. Cartilaginous joints 3. Synovial joints
d) 1 and 2
Which combination of statements accurately describes the joint highlighted in the picture? 1. synovial joint 2. cartilaginous joint 3. fibrous joint 4. joint permits gliding 5. joint permits flexion/extension 6. joint is uniaxial 7. joint is biaxial 8. diarthrosis 9. amphiarthrosis
d) 1, 4, 7 and 8
Moving the humerus laterally at the shoulder joint is an example of which type of movement?
d) Abduction
Which functional class(es) of joint(s) allow(s) movement? 1. Synarthrosis 2. Amphiarthrosis 3. Diarthrosis
d) Both 2 and 3
The acetabular labrum is an anatomical component of the ______ joint and the glenoid labrum is an anatomical component of the _____ joint.
d) Coxal; Glenohumeral
Which is a degenerative joint disease in which joint cartilage is gradually lost due to a combination of aging, obesity, wear and abrasion of the joints?
d) osteoarthritis
Articular discs 1. maintain the stability of a joint. 2. direct flow of the synovial fluid to areas of greatest friction. 3. are made of hyaline cartilage. 4. are only found in the vertebral column.
e) 1 and 2
Which of the following structures is used to reduce friction in joints? 1. Bursae 2. Synovial fluid 3. Accessory ligaments 4. Labrum
e) 1 and 2
Dense irregular connective tissue is located in 1. Syndesmosis 2. Gomphosis 3. Suture
e) 1, 2, and 3
Arrange the ligaments in order from superior to inferior location in an anterior view of the shoulder joint. 1. coracoacromial ligament 2. coracohumeral ligament 3. glenohumeral ligament 4. acromioclavicular ligament
e) 4, 1, 2, 3
Abduction is represented in which two panels?
e) B and F
The glenohumeral joint is multiaxial. Which picture represents this specific type of synovial joint?
e) F
Bursae are saclike structures that are commonly found between bone and
e) all the other answer selections.
Which is an autoimmune disease that affects the joints?
e) rheumatoid arthritis
What is the functional and structural classification of the joint in the picture?
e) synarthrosis and Gomphosis
The epiphyseal plate in a growing long bone is an example of a
e) synchondrosis
The maxillae bones usually completely fuse into one bone before birth. This joint is known as a
e) synostosis.