Chapter 8

Which of the joints will eventually develop into a synostosis?

A (regular bone, epiphysis and diaphysis)

Which joint in the figure is capable of multiaxial movement?

A (shoulder)

Functional classification of joints is based on __________.

The amount of movement allowed by the joint.

Which of the following is one difference between bursae and tendon sheaths?

Bursae are flattened fibrous sacs wedged between adjacent structures, while tendon sheaths are elongated fibrous sacs that wrap around tendons.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to joint stability?

Amount of synovial fluid in the joint cavity,

Extension is an example of a(n) ________ movement.

Angular

Structure C (synovial membrane) and D (fibrous layer) collectively for which of the following?

Articular capsule

To realign an anteriorly dislocated Temporomandibular joint (TMJ), a physician must push the mandible inferiorly and posteriorly in order to move the mandibular condyle past the temporal bone's __________.

Articular tubercle

Which joint moves only by a uniaxial movement around its own axis?

B (Radioulnar)

The shoulder and hip are examples of __________.

Ball-and-socket joints

Which of the following is NOT a muscle of the rotator cuff?

Biceps brachii muscle

Using the structural classification, what type of joint is the epiphyseal plate?

Cartilaginous joint

Joints A, B, C, and D in the figures below are all classified as ________.

Cartilaginous joints

Which structure is composed primarily of dense irregular connective tissue?

D (forms the fibrous capsule surrounding the joint cavity)

Which of the following does NOT represent a structural classification of joints?

Diarthrosis

Which of the following terms describes the functional classification of the illustrated joint with regard to its range of movement?

Diarthrotic

The joints indicated by the arrows in C and D are distinguished from those indicated in A and B by the presence of which of the following tissues?

Fibro-cartilage

Which joint in the figure above is limited to nonaxial gliding movements?

E (Intercarpal)

Which movement increases the angle between articulating bones?

Extension

Which of the following is a hinge joint?

F (Interphalangeal)

The origin of a muscle is attached to the movable bone.

False (The origin is attached to the immovable or less moveable bone; the insertion is attached to the movable bone.)

All three joints in the figure below are classified as ________.

Fibrous joints

If a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is not properly repaired, the consequences could include the inability to prevent __________.

Forward sliding of the tibia on the femur.

Which type of movement occurs at the intercarpal and intertarsel joints?

Gliding movemet

The generalized model for the structural type of joint illustrated shares the LEAST number of features with which of the following?

Intervertebral joint

Which of the following is true regarding the structure indicated by the arrow in the joint depicted in A?

It becomes ossified late in adult development.

Which joint in the body is most susceptible to sports injuries?

Knee

The arrows in B and C point to structures that can both be described as a _________.

Ligament

In a sprain, the ________ of a joint are stretched or torn.

Ligaments

The synovial membrane _________.

Lines the inside of the fibrous joint capsule.

Which inflammatory joint disease is caused by the bites of ticks that live on mice and deer?

Lyme disease

Which of the following is CORRECTLY paired?

Multiaxial movement; movement in all three planes and around all three axes

What is the most important stabilizing factor for most synovial joints?

Muscle tone

Which of these joints would be functionally classified as diarthrotic?

None of listed responses is correct.

The thumb joint indicated by C mediates which of the following special movements?

Opposition

When a person makes a pinching motion with their thumb and forefinger they are performing a movement called ________.

Opposition

Which of the following is CORRECTLY matched?

Osteoarthritis; chronic degenerative joint disease.

Which joint has sacrificed stability to provide great freedom of movement?

Shoulder

Which ligament would one tap to generate the knee-jerk reflex?

Patellar ligament

Synovial fluid does NOT __________.

Prevent the articulating bones from dislocating.

Which type of joint allows opposition?

Saddle joint

Most joints of the body are classified as ________ joints.

Synovial

People who grind their teeth are likely to damage their _________.

Temporomandibular joints

The MAIN contributors to hip joint stability are _________.

The deep socket of the joint and strong capsular ligaments,

Which of the following statements regarding the joints between the ribs and sternum is correct?

The joints between the first ribs and sternum are synarthrotic; the joints between the other ribs and sternum are diarthrotic. This joint is labeled B in the figure.`

Synovial joints are classified into six main categories based on ________.

The shape of their articular surfaces.

Which of following is NOT a structural feature of synovial joints?

Bone ends united by fibrocartilage.