chapter 9 questions

Which is an age-related change in the joints that is associated with aging? A decreased ligament flexibility B lengthening ligaments C excessive synovial fluid production D thicking articular cartilage

A

Which of the following joints has the greatest degree of flexibility? A shoulder joint B hip joint C temporomandibular joint D wrist joint

A

Which of the following ligaments found in the hip joint prevents overabduction of the femur? A pubofemoral B transverse C ischiofemoral D iliofemoral

A

For the sagittal suture, which of the following is true? A The parietal and frontal bones are connected by dense irregular connective tissue. B The parietal and frontal bones are connected by hyaline cartilage. C The parietal bones are connected by dense irregular connective tissue. D The parietal bones are connected by hyaline cartilage.

C

Which bone is involved with forming the ankle joint? A cuboid B calcaneus C lateral malleolus of fibula D navicular

C

Which of the following reduces the range of motion of a particular joint? A consistent usage B weak tendons C relaxin D tense ligaments

D

Which of the following statements about synovial joints is NOT correct? A All of the choices are correct. B They range from slightly moveable to very moveable. C They are characterized by the presence of a cavity. D The surfaces of the articulating bones are covered by a layer of elastic cartilage.

D

The radial notch of the ulna holds the head of the radius. Which part of the elbow joint helps stabilize this articulation?

anular ligament of the radius

The joint between the femur and the acetabulum is a

ball-and-socket joint

Joints composed of hyaline cartilage are

cartilaginous joints

The range of motion a joint permits is measured in

degrees of a circle

Which ligament strengthens the medial aspect of the ankle joint?

deltoid

Which type of movement is permitted at the joints between the sternum and 6th pair of ribs?

gliding

The elbow is formed by a/an __________ joint where the humerus articulates with the radius and ulna.

hinge

The majority of the movement at the knee joint is related to its structure as a

hinge joint that permits flexion and extension

The articulating surfaces of the bones involved in a synovial joint are covered by

hyaline cartilage

A gomphosis is classified as a/an

syndesmosis

Your patient is an elderly man complaining of joint pain. Which of the following might you recommend as a non-medicated way to help minimize further pain and reduce future problems?

yoga

ohn is skipping and swinging his arms back and forth. Which of the following describes the movements of John's arms that are occurring at the shoulder joint? A lateral and medial rotation B abduction and adduction C dorsiflexion and plantar flexion D flexion, extension, and hyperextension

D

The triaxial synovial joint in the body is a

ball-and-socket joint

The fibular collateral ligaments in the knee joints are

composed of dense regular connective tissue

The angle of the articulating bones participating in a gliding movement

does not change significantly

Symphyses are joints found in the axial skeleton that is composed of

fibrocartilage

The meniscus of the TMJ is a

fibrocartilage disc

Dense irregular connective tissue without a synovial cavity would be found connecting the bones involved in which type of joint?

fibrous

Which structure holds the head of the humerus in the glenoid cavity of the scapula?

rotator cuff

When bones stop growing in length the synchondrosis joint becomes a

synostosis

Which of the following cranial bones are involved in a hinge joint? A occipital bone and C1 B maxilla and mandible bones C mandible and temporal bones D frontal and parietal bones

C

Joints that are functional diarthroses include the A pubic symphysis B vertebrocostal joints C sternum and 1st pair of ribs D sutures in the skull

B

Which of the following is an example of a hinge joint? A the hip, which rotates and performs angular movements B the elbow, which performs flexion and extension C the TMJ, which performs flexion and extension D the shoulder, which rotates and performs angular movements

B