CH. 9 HW A&P 223

Which of the following ligaments is not associated with the hip joint? a) anterior cruciate ligament. b) pubofemoral ligament. c) iliofemoral ligament. d) ligementum teres. e) ischiofemoral ligament.

a) anterior cruciate ligament.

Bursae are found in all of the following areas except: a) around blood vessels. b) around many synovial joints. c) tendon sheaths. d) within connective tissue exposed to friction or pressure. e) beneath the skin covering a bone.

a) around blood vessels.

Which of the following movements is a good example of flexion? a) bending the elbow. b) turning the hand palm upward. c) extreme bending of the head backwards. d) opening the mouth. e) spreading the fingers.

a) bending the elbow.

The joint between the forearm bones and the wrist is a ________ joint. a) condylar. b) saddle. c) hinge. d) pivot. e) glide.

a) condylar.

Which of the following movements is a good example of hyperextension? a) extreme bending of the head backwards. b) turning the hand palm upward. c) moving the hand toward the shoulder. d) spreading the fingers. e) opening the mouth.

a) extreme bending of the head backwards.

The structures that assist the bursae in reducing friction between the patella and other tissues are the: a) fat pads. b) popliteal ligaments. c) lateral menisci. d) cruciate ligaments. e) medial menisci.

a) fat pads.

The glenoid fossa is rimmed by the fibrocartilaginous: a) glenoid labrum. b) nucleus pulposus. c) fovea capitis. d) annulus fibrosus. e) menisci glenoidum.

a) glenoid labrum.

Which type of joint is found between the carpal bones? a) gliding. b) saddle. c) hinge. d) pivot. e) ball-and-socket.

a) gliding.

An extension past the anatomical position is known as: a) hyperextension. b) rotation. c) flexion. d) double-jointed. e) extension.

a) hyperextension.

Which of the following is not a function of synovial fluid? a) increases osmotic pressure within the joint. b) protects articular cartilages. c) shock absorption. d) lubrication. e) provides nutrients.

a) increases osmotic pressure within the joint.

The atlantoaxial joint is an example of a ________ joint. a) pivot. b) saddle. c) ball and socket. d) gliding. e) condyloid.

a) pivot.

Ankle extension is also called: a) plantar flexion. b) protraction. c) inversion. d) dorsiflexion. e) eversion.

a) plantar flexion.

Which foot movement enables the ballerina to stand on her toes? a) plantar flexion. b) eversion. c) rotation. d) inversion. e) dorsiflexion.

a) plantar flexion.

The movement of the forearm while twisting a doorknob is: a) supination and pronation. b) protraction and retraction. c) abduction and adduction. d) lateral rotation and medial rotation. e) flexion and extension.

a) supination and pronation.

Which of the following is not a member of the rotator cuff? a) teres major. b) teres minor. c) subscapularis. d) supraspinatous. e) infraspinatous.

a) teres major.

Pronation is defined as: a) the shortening of the angle between the radius and the humerus. b) a rolling of the distal epiphysis of the radius over the ulna. c) twisting the forearm so that the palms face anteriorly. d) a twisting of the ulna medially. e) movement of the mandible anteriorly, as seen when biting the upper lip.

b) a rolling of the distal epiphysis of the radius over the ulna.

A slightly movable joint is a(n): a) synostosis. b) amphiarthrosis. c) gomphosis. d) synarthrosis. e) diarthrosis.

b) amphiarthrosis.

The ligaments that limit the anterior-posterior movement of the tibia and maintain the alignment of the femoral and tibial condyles are the ________ ligaments. a) tibial collateral. b) cruciate. c) popliteal. d) fibular collateral. e) patellar.

b) cruciate.

A freely movable joint is a(n): a) amphiarthrosis. b) diarthrosis. c) synarthrosis. d) syndesmosis. e) symphysis.

b) diarthrosis.

A synovial joint is an example of a(n): a) symphysis. b) diarthrosis. c) amphiarthrosis. d) synarthrosis. e) syndesmosis.

b) diarthrosis.

Nodding your head "yes" is an example of: a) circumduction. b) flexion and extension. c) pronation and supination. d) protraction and retraction. e) lateral and medial rotation.

b) flexion and extension.

Contraction of the muscle that is attached to the radial tuberosity results in: a) rotation of the shoulder. b) flexion of the forearm. c) abduction of the forearm. d) extension of the forearm. e) adduction of the forearm.

b) flexion of the forearm.

Monaxial joints are known as ________ joints. a) ball-and-socket. b) hinge. c) condylar. d) saddle. e) gliding.

b) hinge.

A common injury to the ankle occurs by excessive turning of the sole inward, called: a) plantar flexion. b) inversion. c) eversion. d) protraction. e) dorsiflexion.

b) inversion.

The three functions of synovial fluid are nutrient distribution, shock absorption, and: a) stabilization. b) lubrication. c) strengthening. d) enzyme secretion. e) padding.

b) lubrication.

To pinch with a thumb and finger involves a movement called: a) rotation. b) opposition. c) eversion. d) retraction. e) circumduction.

b) opposition.

The "rotator cuff" of the shoulder functions to: a) allow monoaxial movement. b) reinforce the joint capsule and limit the range of movements. c) limit the range of movements. d) allow biaxial movement. e) reinforce the joint capsule.

b) reinforce the joint capsule and limit the range of movements.

The joint that permits the greatest range of mobility of any joint in the body is the ________ joint. a) knee. b) shoulder. c) wrist. d) hip. e) elbow.

b) shoulder.

Which of the following movements is a good example of abduction? a) extreme bending of the head backwards. b) spreading the fingers. c) moving the hand toward the shoulder. d) opening the mouth. e) turning the hand palm upward.

b) spreading the fingers.

A ligamentous connection such as an antebrachial interosseous membrane is called a: a) gomphosis. b) syndesmosis. c) synostosis. d) symphysis. e) synchondrosis.

b) syndesmosis.

A movement away from the midline of the body is called: a) inversion. b) adduction. c) abduction. d) flexion. e) extension.

c) abduction.

Small pockets of synovial fluid that reduce friction and act as a shock absorber where ligaments and tendons rub against other tissues are called: a) lacunae. b) menisci. c) bursae. d) fasciae. e) fat pads.

c) bursae.

Which of the following is not a property of synovial joints? a) freely movable. b) lined by a secretory epithelium. c) covered by a serous membrane. d) contain synovial fluid. e) covered by a capsule.

c) covered by a serous membrane.

Which of the following movements would you associate with chewing food? a) flexion. b) abduction. c) elevation. d) pronation. e) circumduction.

c) elevation.

________ is a type of angular movement that increases the angle between articulating bones. a) abduction. b) flexion. c) extension. d) adduction. e) rotation.

c) extension.

________ is a type of angular movement that decreases the angle between articulating bones. a) extension. b) adduction. c) flexion. d) abduction. e) rotation.

c) flexion.

The movements known as dorsiflexion and plantar flexion involve moving the: a) hand. b) arm. c) foot. d) leg. e) hip.

c) foot.

The movement of rotating a limb outward is called ________ rotation. a) internal. b) medial. c) lateral. d) superficial. e) abductive.

c) lateral.

The ligament that provides support to the front of the knee joint is the ________ ligament. a) popliteal. b) tibial collateral. c) patellar. d) anterior cruciate. e) posterior cruciate.

c) patellar.

An example of a synchondrosis is the articulation of the: a) radius and the ulna. b) atlas and the axis. c) ribs with the sternum. d) navicular bone with the cuneiform bones. e) femur with the acetabulum.

c) ribs with the sternum.

The joint between the trapezium and metacarpal bone of the thumb is an example of a ________ joint. a) pivot. b) condylar. c) saddle. d) hinge. e) gliding.

c) saddle.

Which of the following is not a type of synovial joint? a) condylar. b) gliding. c) symphysis. d) pivot. e) hinge.

c) symphysis.

An immovable joint is a(n): a) amphiarthrosis. b) syndesmosis. c) synarthrosis. d) symphysis. e) diarthrosis.

c) synarthrosis.

The medial surface of the knee joint is reinforced by the ________ ligament. a) patellar. b) fibular collateral. c) tibial collateral. d) popliteal. e) cruciate.

c) tibial collateral.

In the knee joint, the medial and lateral menisci: a) are prominent fat pads to protect the articulating bones. b) are cartilages that bind to the tibia. c) are found between the patella and femur. d) act as cushions between the articulating surfaces. e) take the place of bursae.

d) act as cushions between the articulating surfaces.

Structurally, the pubic symphysis is classified as a ________ articulation. a) diarthrotic. b) bony. c) fibrous. d) cartilaginous. e) synovial.

d) cartilaginous.

The joints that connect the four fingers with the metacarpal bones are: a) pivot joints. b) condyloid joints. c) hinge joints. d) condylar joints. e) saddle joints.

d) condylar joints.

A twisting motion of the foot that turns the sole of the foot outward is known as: a) dorsiflexion. b) inversion. c) plantar flexion. d) eversion. e) pronation.

d) eversion.

The joints between vertebrae are examples of ________ joints. a) pivot. b) condylar. c) saddle. d) gliding. e) hinge.

d) gliding.

The synarthrosis that binds the teeth to the bony sockets is a: a) suture. b) synostosis. c) syndesmosis. d) gomphosis. e) synchondrosis.

d) gomphosis.

The ankle joint is an example of a(n) ________ joint. a) ball-and-socket. b) saddle. c) gliding. d) hinge. e) condylar.

d) hinge.

The elbow joint is an example of a(n) ________ joint. a) gliding. b) pivot. c) saddle. d) hinge. e) condylar.

d) hinge.

________ subdivide synovial cavities, channel the flow of synovial fluid, and allow for variations in the shapes of the articular surfaces. a) lacunae. b) bursae. c) fasciae. d) menisci. e) fat pads.

d) menisci.

In a triaxial articulation: a) only circumduction is possible. b) no movement is possible. c) movement can occur in only one axis. d) movement can occur in all three axes. e) movement can occur in only two axes.

d) movement can occur in all three axes.

Which of the following joints is an example of a ball-and-socket joint? a) wrist. b) elbow. c) ankle. d) shoulder. e) knee.

d) shoulder.

A suture is an example of a(n): a) syndesmosis. b) symphysis. c) diarthrosis. d) synarthrosis. e) amphiarthrosis.

d) synarthrosis.

Which one of the following is not a stabilizing factor of synovial joints? a) the presence of a meniscus. b) collagen fibers of the joint capsule. c) fat pads around the joint. d) the synovial membrane. e) skeletal muscles around the joint.

d) the synovial membrane.

Joints can be classified structurally as: a) fibrous. b) bony. c) cartilaginous. d) synovial. e) all of the answers are correct.

e) all of the answers are correct.

Which of the following is one of the four major types of synarthrotic joints? a) synchondrosis. b) suture. c) gomphosis. d) synostosis. e) all of the answers are correct.

e) all of the answers are correct.

Factors that increase the stability of the hip joint include: a) supporting ligaments. b) strong muscular padding. c) tough capsule. d) almost completely bony socket. e) all the answers are correct.

e) all the answers are correct.

What structure covers the bony surfaces of a synovial joint to prevent the surfaces from touching? a) fibrous joint capsule. b) elastic cartilage. c) meniscus. d) synovial membrane. e) articular cartilage.

e) articular cartilage.

The normal movement of the knee joint during walking involves: a) flexion. b) abduction. c) adduction. d) extension. e) both flexion and extension.

e) both flexion and extension.

The movement of a body part downward is called: a) retraction. b) eversion. c) protraction. d) pronation. e) depression.

e) depression.

The movement of a body part upward is called: a) abduction. b) protraction. c) supination. d) extension. e) elevation.

e) elevation.

Curling into the "fetal position" ________ the intervertebral joints. a) abducts. b) rotates. c) hyperextends. d) extends. e) flexes.

e) flexes.

The movement of rotating a limb toward the anterior surface of the body is called ________ rotation. a) external. b) outward. c) lateral. d) frontal. e) medial.

e) medial.

Which of the following movements is a good example of depression? a) extreme bending of the head backwards. b) spreading the fingers. c) moving the hand toward the shoulder. d) turning the hand palm upward. e) opening the mouth.

e) opening the mouth.

The ligament that encloses the ________ attaches to the tibial tuberosity. a) greater trochanter. b) head of the femur. c) medial malleolus. d) lesser trochanter. e) patella.

e) patella

Which of the following types of joints is monaxial, but capable of only rotation? a) saddle. b) gliding. c) hinge. d) ball-and-socket. e) pivot.

e) pivot.

The back of the knee joint is reinforced by ________ ligaments. a) patellar. b) posterior cruciate. c) anterior cruciate. d) tibial collateral. e) popliteal.

e) popliteal.

You ________ your mandible when you grasp your upper lip with your lower teeth. a) rotate. b) pronate. c) extend. d) pivot. e) protract.

e) protract.

The intervertebral disc joint is called a: a) synchondrosis. b) synarthrosis. c) condylar joint. d) glide joint. e) symphysis.

e) symphysis.

An epiphyseal line is an example of a: a) gomphosis. b) symphysis. c) syndesmosis. d) synchondrosis. e) synostosis.

e) synostosis.

The elbow joint is extremely stable because: a) the joint lacks bursae. b) the capsule lacks ligaments. c) several muscles support the joint capsule. d) the articular capsule is thin. e) the ulna and humerus interlock.

e) the ulna and humerus interlock.

Which of the following types of movement are not permitted at a synovial joint? a) gliding. b) eversion. c) flexion. d) retraction. e) they are all permitted.

e) they are all permitted.

Which of the following movements is a good example of supination? a) opening the mouth. b) spreading the fingers. c) moving the hand toward the shoulder. d) extreme bending of the head backwards. e) turning the hand palm upward.

e) turning the hand palm upward.