Anatomy TCA 9

Which of the following ligaments is most likely sprained at the ankle? a ligament that extends between the lateral malleolus and the talus a ligament that extends between the lateral malleolus and the calcaneus a ligament that extends between the medial malleolus and the talus fibula collateral ligament tibial collateral ligament

a ligament that extends between the lateral malleolus and the talus

Clenching your fingers into a fist implies which type of movement at the metacarpophalangeal joints? angular gliding rotation protraction elevation

angular

Which of the following is an example of a hinge joint? Select all that apply. carpal ankle tarsal interphalangeal

ankle, interphalangeal

Which intrascapular ligament is most likely stretched or torn in serious knee injuries?

anterior cruciate ligament

Regarding the nerves that supply a joint, which of the following is incorrect? are distributed to the articular capsule are distributed to the articular cartilage convey information about pain from the joint convey information about the degree of movement and stretch at a joint are the same as those that supply the skeletal muscles that move the joint

are distributed to the articular cartilage

Joints are structurally classified into three principles types based upon which of the following criteria? Shape of articulating surfaces degree of joint stability arrangement and type of tissue between articulating bones Type of movement allowed Degree of joint movement

arrangement and type of tissue between articulating bones

Joints that have been severely damaged by diseases or injury may be replaced surgically with artificial joints in a procedure referred to as _________________. subluxation bursectomy angioplasty arthroplasty

arthroplasty

Which of the following are among the factors that can influence the range of motion of a synovial joint? 1. contact between different bone surfaces 2. arrangement and tension of associated muscles 3. flexibility of the ligaments that contribute to the structure of the joint 4. lack of use 5. placement of soft tissues such as fat or muscle

1,2,3,4,5

Which of the following are aging's contribution to diminished mobility? 1. decrease in synovial fluid production 2. thinning of the articular cartilage 3. attitude changes 4. decreased flexibility of ligaments 5. accumulated "wear and tear"

1,2,4,5

Which of the following best describes the function of the intervertebral disk?

Absorbs shock

A parent was swinging his 6-year-old daughter around with outstretched arms while celebrating her birthday. Suddenly, the child screams of pain and was unable to straighten the elbow. Radiographic examination confirmed dislocation of the head of the radius. Which of the following ligaments holds the head of the radius in the radial notch of the ulna at the proximal radioulnar joint? Radial collateral ligament Ulnar collateral ligament Interosseous ligament between radius and ulna Annular ligament

Annular ligament

Which off the following movements is not allowed at the temporomandibular joint? Elevation Depression Protraction Retraction Circumduction

Circumduction

Which tissue type is located between the bony contact surfaces of a joint?

Connective tissue.

The elbow Is comprised of a hinge joint and a pivot joint. which of the following bones make up the complex joint of the elbow? Radius and ulna Ulna and humerus Radius and humerus Humerus, radius, and ulna

Humerus, radius, and ulna

What ankle ligament is responsible for providing stability to the medial aspect of the ankle? anterior talofibular ligament posterior talofibular ligament calcaneofibular ligament deltoid ligament

deltoid ligament

Tension of the iliofemoral, pubofemoral and ischiofemoral ligaments collectively limit ____________ of the hip joint. flexion abduction extension adduction

extension

Which of the following is NOT an anatomical component of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)? Articular disk Lateral ligament Sphenomandibular ligament Stylomandibular ligament labrum

Labrum

Which of the following movements are possible at a hinge-joint?

flexion-extention

The shoulder joint is also known as the

glenohumeral joint

Which of the following types of synovial joints is uniaxial? hinge ball and socket ellipsoid saddle plane

hinge

The capitulum of the ____ articulates with the head of the radius. humerus capals scapula ulna

humerus

Which of the following effects on joints is not typically seen in aging?increased production of synovial fluid osteoarthritis hunched-over posture loss of ligament flexibility

increased production of synovial fluid

Which of the following structures stabilizes joints by binding bones together and limiting the range of motion at a joint? labrum synovial membrane articular cartilage ligament bursa

ligament

Which of the following is a uniaxial joint in which rotation only occurs around the longitudinal axis? pivot saddle condyloid hinge

pivot

Which movements does the elbow permit? Select all that apply. abduction and adduction flexion and extension of the forearm pronation and supination opposition and reposition

pronation and supination flexion and extension of the forearm

Which movement of the atlanto-axial joint provides for signalling a "no" response? rotation circumduction hyperextension lateral flexion

rotation

Which of the following anatomical structures provides most of the stability of the glenohumeral (shoulder) joint? large size of the head of the humerus in comparison to the glenoid cavity thickenings of the articular capsule rotator cuff muscles depth of the glenoid cavity ligaments attached to the coracoid process

rotator cuff muscles

Functions of the menisci (singular = meniscus) include all of the following EXCEPT: secretion of synovial fluid shock absorption providing a better fit between surfaces providing a greater surface area for weight distribution

secretion of synovial fluid

Which of the following is not a type of synovial joint? hinge pivot swing saddle

swing

A ___________ is a type of joint formed where two bones are joined by a pad of fibrocartilage. The intervertebral joints are an example. syndesmosis synchondrosis gomphsis symphysis

symphysis

___________ and _______________ are the two types of cartilaginous joints. synarthroses; amphyarthroses synchondroses, symphyses sutures; syndesmoses labra; synarthroses

synchondroses, symphyses

Which of the following is not considered a classification of fibrous joints?suture synchondrosis interosseous membrane syndesmosis gomphosis

synchondrosis

A _____________ is a fibrous joint in which there is a greater distance between the articulating surfaces and more dense irregular connective tissue than a suture. interossious membrane symphysis syndesmoses synovial joint

syndesmoses

During a football match, a player injured his knee when he received a blow from the lateral side while the foot was fixed on the ground. A tear of the tibial collateral ligament was suspected. Which of the following structures would most likely be injured being firmly attached to the torn ligament? posterior cruciate ligament anterior cruciate ligament Medial meniscus lateral meniscus

Medial meniscus

Range of Motion (ROM) is affected by all of the following except ligaments muscle tension muscular atrophy synovium hormones

synovium

Which joint is the only moveable skull joint? parietal suture coronal suture sagittal suture temporomandibular joint

temporomandibular joint

Which pair of skull bones contribute to the most movable joint of the skull

Temporal- mandible

To which part of the femur does the ischiofemoral ligament attach? the lesser trochanter the greater trochanter the head the neck

the neck

While yawning during a boring lecture, the mouth of a university student remains wide open and she was unable to close it. A dislocation of the temporomandibular joint was confirmed in the emergency department. Which of the following statements is correct regarding this dislocation? A- the dislocation is treated by pulling the mandible forward B-the mandible dislocates when its condylar processes pass anterior to the articular tubercles of the temporal bone C-mouth opening during yawning is a movement that takes place in the superior compartment of the joint D-the sphenomandibular ligament contributes significantly to the prevention of this dislocation

B-the mandible dislocates when its condylar processes pass anterior to the articular tubercles of the temporal bone