Chapter 9 Adaptive Homework

Which of the following could cause the coracohumeral ligament to become inflamed? tenosynovitis at the wrist joint a severe ankle sprain subluxation of the TMJ a rotator-cuff injury

a rotator-cuff injury

Which of the following will be used to attach a titanium-alloy femoral component to the healthy part of the bone during a total hip replacement? acrylic cement epoxy glue polyethylene plastic titanium screws

acrylic cement

The _____________ ligament of the radius encircles the head of the radius.

anular

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 nerves in a synovial joint

are the same ones that stimulate movement of the joint

Severe arthritis of the knee can be treated by an

arthroplastic replacement of parts of the tibia, patella, and femur

Your patient has a severely damaged shoulder joint due to years of being a professional baseball player. Which of the following procedures might you recommend?

arthroplasty

A person who is "double jointed" has greater flexibilty between which two structures?

articular capsule and ligaments

Arthroplasty of the glenohumeral joint might involve replacement of the

articular surface of the scapula with polyethylene

When the fingers are abducted, they move

away from the middle finger

As a student in Anatomy & Physiology, you had the opportunity to view a total knee replacement from start to finish one day during a clinical rotation. On which of the following bones would you expect to see a resurfacing of the cartilage? Patella Tibia Femur

All of these are correct

A football player is injured after taking a hit on the lateral aspect of the knee. The trainer takes the player to the locker room, where ice is applied immediately. What function does ice have here? It decreases swelling. It relieves pain. It reduces blood flow to the area.

All of these choices are correct.

During a soccer game, Morgan hyperextended her leg and experienced a tear in the ligament that accounts for most serious knee injuries. Which ligament is this?

Anterior cruciate ligament

Your patient happens to mention that the metal detector at the airport went off after she had a partial knee replacement. You tell her it is because _______________________ component of the reconstructed joint is made of metal.

Femoral

If a patient has a disorder that causes his ligaments to form more loosely than normal, which would you expect to see at a synovial joint?

Greater than normal range of motion

The intercarpal joints permit

back and forth movements at plane joints.

Hinge joints in the hand may be found between the

bones of the digits.

In the glenohumeral joint, the ______ are small, fluid-filled sacs that reduce friction.

bursae

An articulation in which two bones are directly connected by tissues containing chondrocytes could be which of the following? cartilaginous fibrous synovial

cartilaginous

Bone spurs in a patient with osteoarthritis will cause

decreased range-of-motion in the articulation

Your patient has been a distance runner for decades. As she gets older, which will likely happen?

degeneration of the knee joints

A characteristic of fibrous joints is that they all must have

dense irregular connective tissue that connects two bones directly

The joints between the vertebral arches are

diarthroses

A certain joint in the body has an articular capsule. This joint must be a/an

diarthrosis and synovial

A synovial joint is a/an

diarthrosis in which the bones are attached by ligaments

Which of the following could cause the lateral ligament to tear? a rotator-cuff injury tenosynovitis at the wrist joint inflammation of the subacromial bursa dislocation of the temporomandibular joint

dislocation of the temporomandibular joint

When you use the most inferior spheroid joint of the body, which is the movable bone?

femur

A child has sutures that are

fibrous and slightly moveable joints.

The metacarpophalangeal joint of the right index finger has the ability to perform

flexion and abduction movements.

The elbow joint allows ______________________ of the forearm.

flexion and extension

Which type of movement occurs between the calcaneus and cuboid bones?

gliding

You are waiting to cross the street. The crossing guard holds up his hand in a traditional "stop" gesture--arm oustretched, palm facing you. Which type of movement is the crossing guard performing?

hyperextension at the radiocarpal joint

Your patient has a ligamentous laxity, an inherited condition in which the ligaments are looser than normal. Which of the following would be possible effects of ligamentous laxity?

increased range of motion

The tendons of the rotator cuff muscles cover all surfaces of the articular capsule except the lateral portion. inferior portion. medial portion. posterior portion.

inferior portion.

Which happens to the frontal (metopic) suture as a person grows up?

it becomes a synostosis

Because the shoulder has more freedom of movement than any other joint of the body,

it is a weak joint and susceptible to injury.

Damage to which of the following ligaments would likely be associated with displacement of the mandible? lateral ligament sphenomandibular ligament stylomandibular ligament zygomatic ligament

lateral ligament

When the TMJ dislocates, the

lateral ligament may be torn

Damage to the glenoid labrum would

make a dislocation of the humerus more likely

An example of a condyloid joint in the appendicular skeleton is a

metacarpophalangeal joint

Your patient is a 7 year old boy with an unfused gap between the frontal bones in his cranium. This is known as a

metopic suture

When a joint is affected by disuse, there can be

muscular atrophy.

Your patient is experiencing degeneration of the articular cartilage in the hip, along with pain due to bony spurs. This is indicative of

osteoarthritis

Which of the following could be part of an amphiarthrotic fibrous joint in the adult cranium? - stylomandibular ligament between temporal bone and mandible - coronal suture between the frontal and parietal bones - periodontal ligament between tooth #5 and the socket - sphenomandibular ligament between mandible and sphenoid bone

periodontal ligament between tooth #5 and the socket

Where would you find the prepatellar bursa?

posterior to the skin and anterior to the patella

Which ligaments help prevent over-rotation in the hip joint?

pubofemoral and ischiofemoral ligaments

A trochoid joint is formed by the

radioulnar articulation

Which bones are involved in the elbow joint?

radius, ulna, and humerus; they form a hinge joint that permits flexion and extension

When the knee is flexed,

range of motion at the hip increases

The interlocking fit of the bones in the hip joint allows which of the following types of movement to occur? flexion retraction abduction rotation

rotation

With respect to the TMJ joint, the articular disc separates the joint capsule into

superior and inferior parts.

A connective tissue disorder in which dense irregular connective tissue fails to form properly will affect the formation of

sutures in fibrous joints

Which type of exercise would be most helpful in minimizing the effects of aging on the knees, elbows, hips, and shoulders?

swimming

The bodies of the vertebrae are connected by a/an

symphysis that allows slight lateral flexion

A dentoalveolar joint is a/an

syndesmosis and fibrous joint.

Which joints are most commonly affected by tenosynovitis?

synovial

Joints that allow only slight gliding movements include which of the following? lumbrosacral atlanto-occipital pubic symphysis tarsometatarsal

tarsometatarsal

Inflammation of an epicondyle of the humerus could cause which of the following conditions?

tennis elbow

Which of the following can be a freely movable joint? Fibrous Cartilaginous Synovial

Synovial

Mr. Jenkins is scheduled for a partial hip replacement tomorrow. He has some questions about the procedure. Which of the following might you tell him?

The femoral component that will be used is made of metal.

Concerning the knee joint, which statement is true?

The lateral and medial meniscus are connected by the transverse ligament.

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

the elbow, which performs flexion and extension

Your patient is a 5 year old girl with a broken wrist. After an X-ray, you tell her parents that you expect she'll probably be about 5'5" tall as an adult. Which part of the X-ray allows this prediction?

the epiphyseal plate, which is a cartilaginous joint

Your patient is a 36-year-old woman who has recently taken up jujitsu. She takes a blow to the lateral side of her right knee while pivoting on that foot. Which part of the knee joint might be injured?

tibial collateral ligament

In a car accident, Ryan sustained significant damage to the acetabulum on the right side. Arthroplasty to address this is best described as

total hip replacement

The figure shows the components needed for a

total hip replacement, which is an arthroplasty procedure.

Joints that are functional diarthroses include the

vertebrocostal joints

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

A 62-year-old patient asks their primary care provider why their joints feel so stiff after their last birthday. The provider recommends stretching and aerobic exercises to minimize the effects they are experiencing with age. Why is this patient experiencing stiff joints?

The synovial membranes are not as productive, and the synovial fluid isn't as viscous.

Your patient underwent bariatric surgery and lost over 100 lbs. Which of the following would be a possible effect on this patient's joints?

They may have increased range of motion due to decreased inhibition by soft tissues.

In this figure, the indicated joint is which of the following? Syndesmosis Symphysis Synchondrosis Suture

Synchondrosis

Stretching between the pubic part of the pelvic rim to the neck of the femur, the_____________ ligament helps strengthen the articular capsule of the hip joint.

Pubofemoral

Two articulating bones are connected by fibrocartilage. Which type of joint might this be?

Symphysis