Joint

Which structural category of a synovial joint allows movement within a single axis? Select all that apply. a) Planar b) Hinge c) Condyloid d) Suture e) Saddle f) Ball and socket

Answer 1: a Answer 2: b

9) The joint between the first rib and the manubrium of the sternum can be described by which term(s)? Select all that apply. a) a synchondrosis b) a synarthrosis c) a cartilaginous joint d) a synovial joint e) a diarthrosis

Answer 1: a Answer 2: b Answer 3: c

The joint between the first rib and the manubrium of the sternum can be described by which term(s)? Select all that apply. a) a synchondrosis b) a synarthrosis c) a cartilaginous joint d) a synovial joint e) a diarthrosis

Answer 1: a Answer 2: b Answer 3: c

Which characteristic(s) describes all synovial joints? Select all that apply. a) Contain a joint cavity b) Are freely moveable c) Articulating bones are covered with hyaline cartilage d) Include fibrocartilage e) Include bursae f) Contain a labrum

Answer 1: a Answer 2: b Answer 3: c

Which characteristics describe a condyloid joint? Select all that apply. a) It is located between the trapezium and metacarpal I. b) It is considered to be biaxial. c) It allows both flexion-extension and elevation-depression of the joint. d) It can be found in the wrist. e) It has limited circumduction.

Answer 1: b Answer 2: d

Which statement describes the fibular and tibial collateral ligaments? Select all that apply. a) The ligaments are intracapsule ligaments. b) The ligaments are part of the synovial cavity. c) The ligaments are composed of dense regular connective tissue. d) The ligaments are extracapsular ligaments e) The ligaments alleviate friction in the joint. f) The ligaments are associated with the knee joint. g) The ligaments strengthen the sides of the joint.

Answer 1: c Answer 2: d Answer 3: f Answer 4: g

A suture is structurally classified as [dropdown 1]and functionally classified as [dropdown 2] in an adult. Dropdown 1 choices: Synovial Fibrous Cartilaginous Dropdown 2 choices: Diarthrosis Amphiarthrosis Synarthrosis

Answer 1: fibrous; Answer 2: synarthrosis

The joints between the first pair of ribs and the sternum are structurally classified as [dropdown 1]. The sternocostal joints for the second through seventh pair of ribs are functionally classified as [dropdown 2]. Dropdown 1 choices: cartilaginous fibrous synovial Dropdown 2 choices: amphiarthrosis diarthrosis synarthrosis

Answer 1:cartilaginous Answer 2: diarthrosis

The joints between the first pair of ribs and the manubrium of the sternum are are functionally classified as [dropdown 1], while the joint between the manubrium and body of the sternum is functionally classified as [dropdown 2]. Dropdown choices: amphiarthrosis diarthrosis synarthrosis

Answer1: synarthrosis Answer 2: amphiarthrosis

The radial head articulating with the radial notch of the ulna represents what type of synovial joint? a) Pivot joint b) Planar joint c) Hinge joint d) Ball-and-socket joint e) Saddle joint

Answer: a

Which is made from dense regular connective tissue? a) Ligaments b) Articular cartilage c) Articular fat pads d) Synovial membrane e) Menisci

Answer: a

Which type(s) of joint(s) lack(s) a joint cavity and is(are) held together by a fibrous connective tissue? 1. Fibrous joints 2. Cartilaginous joints 3. Synovial joints a) 1 only b) 2 only c) 3 only d) 1 and 2 e) 1, 2, and 3

Answer: a

The joint between the hamate and the capitate represent a _______ joint. a) condyloid b) saddle c) plane d) pivot e) hinge

Answer: c

Which statement describes the function of a meniscus? a) They are located within the knee. b) It is composed of fibrocartilage. c) It helps absorb shock and distributes weight. d) It reduces friction between adjacent parts of a joint. e) It supplies nutrients and removes wastes.

Answer: c

Which functional class(es) of joint(s) allow(s) movement? 1. Synarthrosis 2. Amphiarthrosis 3. Diarthrosis a) 1 only b) 2 only c) 3 only d) Both 2 and 3 e) 1, 2, and 3

Answer: d

Which type(s) of joint(s) lack(s) a synovial cavity? 1. Fibrous joints 2. Cartilaginous joints 3. Synovial joints a) 1 only b) 2 only c) 3 only d) 1 and 2 e) 1, 2, and 3

Answer: d

Articular discs 1. maintain the stability of a joint. 2. direct flow of the synovial fluid to areas of greatest friction 3. are made of hyaline cartilage. 4. are only found in the vertebral column. a) 1 only b) 2 only c) 3 only d) 4 only e) 1 and 2

Answer: e

Bursae are saclike structures that are commonly found between bone and a) skin. b) muscle. c) ligaments. d) tendons. e) all the other answer selections.

Answer: e

Dense irregular connective tissue is located in 1. Syndesmosis 2. Gomphosis 3. Suture a) 1 only b) 2 only c) 3 only d) Both 1 and 2 e) 1, 2, and 3

Answer: e

The epiphyseal plate in a growing long bone is an example of a a) gomphosis b) suture c) symphysis d) synostosis e) synchondrosis

Answer: e

The maxillae bones usually completely fuse into one bone before birth. This joint is known as a a) synchondrosis. b) syndesmosis. c) symphysis. d) diarthrosis. e) synostosis.

Answer: e

Which of the following structures is used to reduce friction in joints? 1. Bursae 2. Synovial fluid 3. Accessory ligaments 4. Labrum a) 1 only b) 2 only c) 3 only d) 4 only e) 1 and 2

Answer: e