Chapter 9

The sagittal suture is a(n) A. cartilaginous joint. B. fibrous joint. C. synovial joint. D. synchondrosis. E. amphiarthrosis.

B. fibrous joint.

The term diarthrosis refers to a joint that is A. immobile. B. freely mobile. C. fused. D. slightly mobile. E. dislocated.

B. freely mobile.

The metatarsophalangeal joints allow movement in two planes and are classified as _________ joints. A. planar B. ball and socket C. condylar D. pivot E. hinge

C. condylar

A sprain is an injury to a joint in which a(n) ___________ is damaged. A. articular disc B. articular cartilage C. ligament D. bursa E. meniscus

C. ligament

An articular capsule is present in A. fibrous joints. B. fibrous joints and cartilaginous joints. C. synovial joints. D. fibrous joints and synovial joints. E. all joints.

C. synovial joints.

The joint movement called eversion involves A. lateral rotation of the coxal joint. B. medial rotation of the coxal joint. C. turning the sole of the foot laterally. D. turning the palm of the hand laterally. E. turning the palm of the hand or sole of the foot laterally.

C. turning the sole of the foot laterally.

Based on its range of motion, the elbow is classified as a(n) __________ joint. A. multiaxial B. gliding C. uniaxial D. biaxial E. ellipsoid

C. uniaxial

Which does not correctly pair a movement with its opposing movement? A. Flexion - extension B. Abduction - adduction C. Pronation - supination D. Elevation - retraction E. Dorsiflexion - plantar flexion

D. Elevation - retraction

What type of cartilage is located between the bones in a symphysis? A. Elastic cartilage B. Reticular cartilage C. Hyaline cartilage D. Fibrocartilage E. Sutural cartilage

D. Fibrocartilage

Which is not a type of joint found in the foot? A. Intertarsal B. Tarsometatarsal C. Metatarsophalangeal D. Intermetatarsal E. Interphalangeal

D. Intermetatarsal

Which is not a correct pairing of a joint with its classification? A. Tibiofemoral - hinge B. Glenohumeral - ball and socket C. Trapezium and first metacarpal - saddle D. Intertarsal - condylar E. Proximal radioulnar - pivot

D. Intertarsal - condylar

The joint formed by the axis and atlas that permits the "no" shaking of the head is a _____ joint. A. condylar B. hinge C. plane D. pivot E. saddle

D. pivot

Rotation of the forearm so as to direct the palm anteriorly (as in anatomic position) is called A. abduction. B. pronation. C. eversion. D. supination. E. protraction.

D. supination.

Which is not a cartilaginous joint? A. First costochondral joint B. Intervertebral joint C. Second costochondral joint D. First sternocostal joint E. Second sternocostal joint

E. Second sternocostal joint

Movement of a body part toward the main axis of the body is called A. abduction. B. flexion. C. inversion. D. retraction. E. adduction.

E. adduction.

The interosseous membrane between the radius and the ulna is an example of a A. synchondrosis. B. suture. C. synostosis. D. synarthrosis. E. syndesmosis.

E. syndesmosis.

The epiphyseal plates in long bones are examples of synchondroses.

true

The temporomandibular joint is the only mobile joint between skull bones.

true

The ankle joint is the only joint that makes the movements "dorsiflexion" and "plantar flexion".

true

Fluid-filled sacs that cushion synovial joints are called A. fat pads. B. articular discs. C. bursae. D. menisci. E. diarthroses.

C. bursae.

Which ligament is responsible for holding the head of the radius in place? A. Anular ligament B. Ulnar collateral ligament C. Radial collateral ligament D. Transverse humeral ligament E. Deltoid ligament

A. Anular ligament

Which are not considered to be features of a synovial joint? A. Muscles B. Nerves C. Blood vessels D. Articular cartilage E. Synovial fluid

A. Muscles

Which is not a function of synovial fluid? A. Nourishes osteocytes B. Lubricates articulating surfaces C. Removes wastes D. Serves as shock absorber E. Distributes stress forces across articular surfaces

A. Nourishes osteocytes

The pubic symphysis is classified as a A. cartilaginous joint and an amphiarthrosis. B. fibrous joint and a synarthrosis. C. synovial joint and a diarthrosis. D. cartilaginous joint and a synarthrosis. E. fibrous joint and an amphiarthrosis.

A. cartilaginous joint and an amphiarthrosis.

In fibrous joints, the articulating surfaces are held together by A. dense regular connective tissue. B. areolar connective tissue. C. dense irregular connective tissue. D. fibrocartilage. E. articular cartilage.

A. dense regular connective tissue.

Clenching the fingers to make a fist, then relaxing and straightening them is an example of __________ followed by __________. A. flexion; extension B. extension; flexion C. adduction; abduction D. abduction; adduction E. extension; hyperextension

A. flexion; extension

If the structure of a fibrous joint makes it highly stable, what is likely regarding its mobility? A.It will have a low degree of mobility. B.It will have a high degree of mobility.

A.It will have a low degree of mobility.

These figures show the coxal joint. Which number indicates the pubofemoral ligament? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 E. 5

B. 2

Which is not correct regarding articulations? A. An articulation is a joint between a bone and another bone, cartilage, or tooth. B. All articulations contain some type of cartilage. C. Arthrology is the scientific study of articulations. D. Articulations can range in motion from freely mobile to immobile. E. There are three structural categories of articulations.

B. All articulations contain some type of cartilage.

Which joint is multiaxial? A. Pivot B. Ball and socket C. Condylar D. Plane E. Hinge

B. Ball and socket

Which of the following describes menisci? A. Attach one bone to another at a joint B. Fibrous cartilage pads C. Flat, fluid-filled sacs D. Found only at the temporomandibular joint E. Attach muscles to bones

B. Fibrous cartilage pads

Which is not a correct pairing of a joint with its common name? A. Radiocarpal joint - wrist B. Glenohumeral joint - elbow C. Metacarpophalangeal - knuckle D. Temporomandibular - TMJ E. Talocrural - ankle

B. Glenohumeral joint - elbow

Which joints are found at the elbow? A. Glenohumeral and humeroulnar B. Humeroulnar and humeroradial C. Humeroulnar, humeroradial, and radioulnar D. Humeroradial, radioulnar, and radiocarpal E. Humeroradial and radioulnar

B. Humeroulnar and humeroradial

After a pop quiz in anatomy class, you find out that you are one of the top scorers and have earned a prize. As you reach out your hand to receive your prize, what movements of the forearm are involved? A. Pronation and adduction B. Supination and extension C. Depression and flexion D. Protraction and rotation E. Eversion and abduction

B. Supination and extension

Gomphoses A. contain fluid-filled joint cavities. B. are found only in tooth sockets. C. consist of sheets of hyaline cartilage. D. cover the tendons in the shoulder and coxal joints. E. are also called saddle joints.

B. are found only in tooth sockets.

In the temporomandibular joint, a pad of fibrocartilage called the _________ divides the synovial cavity into two separate chambers. A. meniscus B. articular disc C. mandibular partition D. sphenomandibular ligament E. coronoid capsule

B. articular disc

The joint between the sphenoid bone and the occipital bone is a A. suture. B. synchondrosis. C. syndesmosis. D. symphysis. E. gomphosis.

B. synchondrosis.

The deltoid ligament, lateral ligament, and tibiofibular ligaments belong to the ________ joint. A. tarsometatarsal B. talocrural C. humeroradial D. knee E. fibulometatarsal

B. talocrural

In the human body, joints start to form by the _________ week of embryonic development. A. 4th B. 8th C. 6th D. 10th E. 12th

C. 6th

Which movement cannot be made by the radiocarpal joint? A. Abduction B. Flexion C. Inversion D. Extension E. Adduction

C. Inversion

What is the function of the cruciate ligaments in the knee joint? A. Hold the patella in place on the femur B. Hold the patella in place on the tibia C. Limit the movement of the femur on the tibia D. Limit the movement of the fibula on the femur E. Limit the movement of the fibula on the tibia

C. Limit the movement of the femur on the tibia

The joint known as the "wrist" is the radiocarpal joint. Why is the ulna not considered to be part of this joint? A. There is no articular cartilage at the distal end of the ulna. B. The ulna is fused to the carpals, preventing true articulation. C. There is an articular disc between the ulna and the radiocarpal joint. D. The radiocarpal joint is condylar, but the ulnar surface is planar. E. The ulnar collateral ligament does not extend to the carpals.

C. There is an articular disc between the ulna and the radiocarpal joint.

Which is not true regarding ligaments? A. Intracapsular ligaments are within the articular capsule. B. Ligaments are composed of dense regular connective tissue. C. Extrinsic ligaments are physically separate from the articular capsule. D. Intrinsic ligaments are thickenings of the articular cartilage. E. Extracapsular ligaments are outside the articular capsule.

D. Intrinsic ligaments are thickenings of the articular cartilage.

These figures show the coxal joint. What structure does number 6 indicate? A. Ischiofemoral ligament B. Iliofemoral ligament C. Articular capsule D. Ligament of head of femur E. Acetabular ligament

D. Ligament of head of femur

In intervertebral joints, which ligament connects the laminae of adjacent vertebrae? A. Ligamentum nuchae B. Interspinous ligament C. Anterior longitudinal ligament D. Ligamentum flavum E. Posterior longitudinal ligament

D. Ligamentum flavum

Which condition is specifically associated with aging and/or extreme exercise and is commonly called "wear and tear arthritis"? A. Autoimmune arthritis B. Gouty arthritis C. Rheumatoid arthritis D. Osteoarthritis E. Epiphyseal arthritis

D. Osteoarthritis

Which of these synovial joints does not have at least one rounded or convex surface? A. Saddle B. Ball and socket C. Pivot D. Plane E. Condylar

D. Plane

Which is not true about synovial joints? A. All articulating bone surfaces are covered with articular cartilage. B. Synovial joints are enclosed by fibrous articular capsules. C. Synovial fluid is secreted by the synovial membrane. D. Ligaments strengthen and reinforce joints. E. Blood circulates within the joint cavity to nourish the articular cartilage.

E. Blood circulates within the joint cavity to nourish the articular cartilage.

Which ligament is not associated with the glenohumeral joint? A. Coracoacromial ligament B. Coracohumeral ligament C. Glenohumeral ligament D. Transverse humeral ligament E. Humeral collateral ligament

E. Humeral collateral ligament

Which joint is not capable of circumduction? A. Coxal joint B. Glenohumeral joint C. Metacarpophalangeal joint D. Radiocarpal joint E. Humeroulnar joint

E. Humeroulnar joint

At the knee, the articular capsule encloses only the medial, lateral, and anterior regions of the joint.

false

The joints in the body that are the most mobile, such as the glenohumeral joint or coxal joint, are also the most stable.

false

There is only one symphysis in the human body.

false

Articular cartilage is composed of hyaline cartilage that lacks a perichondrium.

true

Moderate exercise improves the health of joints by increasing the flow of synovial fluid in and out of the articular cartilage.

true