HSC 212 Exam 2

Which of the following statements is true: A) the greater the stability of a joint the greater its mobility B) the greater the stability of a joint the lower its mobility

B) the greater the stability of a joint the lower its mobility

Which of the following is NOT a feature common to all diarthroses? A) bursa B) ligaments C) joint capsule D) synovial membrane

A) bursa

In the previous question, where bone density increases, what is most likely happening on a cellular level? A) osteoblast activity > osteoclast activity B) osteoblast activity = osteoclast activity C) osteoblast activity < osteoclast activity

A) osteoblast activity > osteoclast activity

Which of the following will most likely lead to increased bone density? A) running B) bed rest C) weightlessness D) immobilization

A) running

A gliding joint has how many axes of rotation? A) 0 B) 1 C) 2 D) 3

A) 0

The symphysis pubis belongs to which joint classification? A) synarthrosis B) amphiarthrosis C) diarthrosis

B) amphiarthrosis

Which of the following joints does NOT include a fibrocartilage disc (meniscus)? A) knee joint B) ankle joint C) sternoclavicular joint D) wrist joint

B) ankle joint

Bones are generally strongest under which loading condition? A) tension B) compression C) shear D) torsion E) bending

B) compression

Which of the following factors generally has the greatest impact on the stability of a joint? A) ligamentous arrangement B) muscular arrangement C) bony arrangement D) skin connective tissue

C) bony arrangement

of the following diarthroses, which permits the least amount of movement? A) ball-and-socket B) condyloid (ellipsoidal) C) hinge D) saddle

C) hinge

Which of the following statements is true for spongy bone as compared to compact bone? A) spongy bone is stiffer than compact bone B) spongy bone is more brittle than compact bone C) spongy bone can sustain more strain before failing than compact bone D) none of the above are true

C) spongy bone can sustain more strain before failing than compact bone

A third-class lever has which of the following functions? A) to balance two or more opposing forces B) to provide an advantage for force C) to provide an advantage for range of motion and speed of movement D) to change the effective direction of an applied force

C) to provide an advantage for range of motion and speed of movement