Mastering A and P Chapter 8
Which of the following is an example of a ball-and-socket joint? knee shoulder wrist elbow ankle
shoulder
The movement of rotating a limb toward the anterior surface of the body is called protraction. medial (internal) rotation. eversion. inversion. lateral (external) rotation.
medial internal rotation
Which of the following movements is a good example of supination? moving the hand toward the shoulder spreading the fingers extreme backward bending of the head opening the mouth turning the hand palm upward
turning the hand palm upward
Functionally, all of the following are synarthroses except: syndesmosis synchondrosis gomphosis synostosis
syndesmosis
A movement away from the midline of the body is termed inversion. adduction. extension. abduction. flexion.
abduction
Joints can be classified structurally as synovial. bony. fibrous. cartilaginous. All of the answers are correct.
all of the answers are correct
Which of the following is one of the four major types of synarthrotic joints? suture synchondrosis synostosis gomphosis All of the answers are correct.
all of the answers are correct
A slightly movable joint is a(n) gomphosis. synarthrosis. synostosis. diarthrosis. amphiarthrosis.
amphiarthrosis
The location where two bones meet is called a joint, or an insertion. adduction. articulation. amphiarthrosis. appendix.
articulation
The surface of articular cartilage is rough. flat. slick. smooth. both slick and smooth.
both slick and smooth
Small pockets of synovial fluid that reduce friction and act as a shock absorber where ligaments and tendons rub against other tissues are called bursae. articular cartilages. scapulae. fat pads. menisci.
bursae
Which of the following is not a property of synovial joints? contain synovial fluid reinforced by accessory structures covered by a capsule freely movable covered by a serous membrane
covered by a serous membrane
Synovial joints are classified functionally as: amphiarthroses. synostoses. diarthroses. synarthroses.
diarthroses
A freely movable joint is a(n) diarthrosis. synarthrosis. syndesmosis. amphiarthrosis. symphysis.
diarthrosis
Which of the following movements is a good example of hyperextension? moving the hand toward the shoulder opening the mouth spreading the fingers extreme backward bending of the head turning the hand palm upward
extreme backward bending of the head
The movements known as dorsiflexion and plantar flexion involve moving the leg. hand. hip. arm. foot.
foot
Which type of joint is found between the carpal bones? pivot saddle gliding hinge ball-and-socket
gliding
Dense connective tissue is to a suture as a periodontal ligament is to a(n) synostosis. synchondrosis. gomphosis. amphiarthrosis. syndesmosis.
gomphosis
A joint that permits only flexion and extension is a ________ joint. ball-and-socket hinge saddle pivot gliding
hinge
The elbow joint is an example of a ________ joint. condylar gliding hinge saddle pivot
hinge
Movement in the anterior-posterior plane that increases the angle between articulating elements past the anatomical position is called: flexion. extension. hyperextension. dorsiflexion.
hyperextension
Which of the following is not a function of synovial fluid? providing nutrients shock absorption increasing osmotic pressure within joint lubrication protecting articular cartilages
increasing osmotic pressure with joint
Elevation of the medial edge of the sole of the foot describes which of the following? eversion retraction depression inversion
inversion
Which of the following is a function of the meniscus? It acts as packing material for the joint. It channels the flow of synovial fluid. It provides mechanical support for the joint. It supports the chondrocytes of the articular cartilages.
it channels the flow of synovial fluid
Which of the following is not a characteristic of articular cartilage? Surfaces are normally slick and smooth. It is composed of hyaline cartilage. The matrix contains more water than other cartilages. It secretes synovial fluid. There is no perichondrium.
it secretes synovial fluid
Abduction is a(n): movement toward the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane. movement in the same plane as flexion. movement of the axial skeleton. movement away from the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane.
movement away from the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane
Which bone-associated structure(s) is/are continuous with the capsule of the joint, adding strength and helping to stabilize the joint? articular cartilages extracapsular ligaments meniscus periosteum
periosteum
Which foot movement enables a ballerina to stand on her toes? plantar flexion eversion rotation dorsiflexion inversion
plantar flexion
You ________ your jaw when you grasp your upper lip with your lower teeth. evert adduct hyperextend protract invert
protract
All of the following are structural classifications of synovial joints except saddle. pivot. hinge. rolling. gliding.
rolling
The first carpometacarpal joints are examples of which type of synovial joints? gliding joint pivot joint saddle joint ellipsoid joint
saddle joint
The joint that permits the greatest range of mobility of any joint in the body is the ________ joint. wrist hip elbow knee shoulder
shoulder
A suture is an example of a(n) synarthrosis. symphysis. syndesmosis. amphiarthrosis. diarthrosis.
synarthrosis
An immovable joint is a(n) diarthrosis. symphysis. amphiarthrosis. syndesmosis. synarthrosis.
synarthrosis