Chapter 3

Which describes an immovable joint? a. synchondrosis b. synarthrosis c. synthesis d. amphiarthrosis

b. synarthrosis

which is the inner layer of the articular capsule that secretes synovial fluid a. fibrous layer b. synovial membrane c. collateral layer d. menisci

b. synovial membrane

Which bones form the skeleton of the hand? a. the scaphoid, lunate, and triquetrum b. the carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges c. the tarsals, metatarsals, and phalanges d. the talus, the cuboid, and navicular

b. the carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges

which bone forms the pubic symphysis a. the ilium and ischium b. the two pubis bones c. the two ischium bones d. the ischium and pubis bones

b. the two pubis bone

the ligament that extends from the anterior tibia to the femur and is commonly torn is the a. posterior cruciate ligament b. medial collateral ligament c. anterior cruciate ligament

c. anterior cruciate ligament

The movement of the distal end of a body part in a circle is called: a. adduction b. abduction c. circumduction d. rotation

c. circumduction

bending of the foot at the ankle in a superior direction is called a. inversion b. plantarflexion c. dorsiflexion d. eversion

c. dorsiflexion

Which type of joint only allows for movement in a single plane (flexion and extension)? a. planar b. ball and socket c. hinge d. condyloid

c. hinge

in the forearm the shorter radius is on the: a. medial b. proximal c. lateral d. distal

c. lateral

ribs number __ to ___ are connected directly to the sternum by cartilage and are called the true ribs a. 1-8 b. 7-12 c. 1-5 d. 1-7

d. 1-7

the clavicle articulates laterally wit h the ____ a. coracoid process b. conoid tubercle c. greater tubercle d. acromion

d. acromion

which structure is a fluid filled sac strategically situated to alleviate friction in joints a. articular capsule b. labrum c. menisci d. bursae

d. bursae

the articular between which two bones allows you to move your head side to side as if say "no" a. C2 and C3 b. C2 and cranium c. C1 and cranium d. C1 and C2

d. c1 and c2

which bone forms the heel a. intermediate cuneiform b. cuboid c. navicular d. calcaneus

d. calcaneus

which angular movement increases the angle between bones and returns the body to the anatomical position a. flexion b. abduction c. adduction d. extension

d. extension

which of these is a cranial bone a. nasal b. maxilla c. mandible d. frontal

d. frontal

the first cervical vertebrae is also referred to as the a. atlas b. axis c. zeus d. vertebar prominens

a. atlas

Which part of the humerus articulates with the radius at the elbow? a. capitulum b. trochliea c. coronoid process d. styloid process

a. capitulum

what joint is formed by the head of the femur and t he acetabulum a. hip joint b. knee joint c. shoulder joint d. elbow joint

a. hip joint

Which type of bones are curved and provide strength for the support of the body's weight? a. long b. flat c. sesamoid d. short

a. long

Joints composed of a layer of connective tissue that unites the bones of the skull are: a. sutures b. syndesmoses c. interosseous membrane d. gomphoses

a. sutures

which tarsal bone articulates with the tibia and fibula a. talus b. talus and navicular c. navicular and cuboid d. calcaneus

a. talus

what is the only moveable joint of the skull a. temporomandibular joint b. maxillaromandibular joint c. atlanto-occipital joint d. temporomaxilla joint

a. temporomandibular joint

ribs articulate with ___ vertebrae a. thoracic b. cervical c. lumbar d. sacral

a. thoracic

which vetrebrae supports the skull and allows the movement signifying yes a. axis b. atlas c. dens d. odontoid process

b. atlas

the shoulder and hip joints are which type of joint a. plantar b. ball and socket c. condyloid d. saddle

b. ball and socket

which describes a freely movable joint a. synarthrosis b. diarthrosis c. amphiathrosis d. condyloid

b. diarthrosis

True or False: A black eye is due to an injury to the eyeball itself. a. true b. fasle

b. false

which clinical condition occurs when ligaments and tendons weaken and arches fall a. clawfoot b. flatfoot c. clubfoot d. fascitis

b. flatfoot

"Soft Spots" between cranial bones that are present at birth are called: a. sinuses b. fontanels c. sutures d. foramen

b. fontanels

which of these would allow the passage of nerves or arteries through bone a. fossa b. foramen c. crest d. condyle

b. foramen

the glenoid cavity articulates with the ______ a. manubrium b. humerus c. femur d. sapula

b. humerus

Which bone supports the tongue, providing attachment sites for muscle of the tongue, neck, and pharynx? a. vomer b. hyoid c. palatine d. maxilla

b. hyoid

which joint consists of three joints within a single synovial cavity a. temporomandibular joint b. knee joint c. hip joint d. metacarpophalangeal joint

b. knee joint

The "unhappy triad" is an injury which involves damage to the medial (tibial) collateral ligament, anterior cruciate ligament, and the ________. a. lateral meniscus b. medial meniscus c. lateral collateral ligament d. posterior cruiciate ligament

b. medial meniscus

the bones of the upper limbs are attached to the axial skeleton by the: a. pelvic girdle b. pectoral girdle c. vertebral column d. xiphoid process

b. pectoral girdle

Which bone, located in the middle of the base of the skull, is called the keystone of the cranial floor because it articulates with all the other cranial bones and holds them together? a. ethmoid b. sphenoid c. parietal c.d. occipital

b. sphenoid

the forcible wrenching or twisting of a joint that tears ligaments is called a a. strain b. sprain c. inflammation d. subluxation

b. sprain

when a herniated disc occurs, which portion of the intervertebral disc protrudes posteriorly and may put pressure on the spinal cord or spinal nerve a. annulus fibrosis b. annulus pulposus c. nucleus pulposus d. nucleus fibrosis

c. nucleus pulposus

which bone forms the posterior of the cranium a. parietal b. temporal c. occipital d. sphenoid

c. occipital

the movement of the thumb across the palm to touch the fingertips on the same hand is a. circumduction b. dorsiflexion c. opposition d. horizontal abduction

c. opposition

Which is the most common chest injury resulting from trauma? a. sternal fracture b. manubrium fracture c. rib fracture d. xiphoid process fracture

c. rib fracture

which of these bones is a part of the axial skeleton a. pectoral girdle b. scapula c. ribs d. pelvic girdle

c. ribs

which two bones are NOT united by an interosseous membrane a. tibia and fibula b. radius and ulna c. sacrum and ilium

c. sacrum and ilium

which carpal bone is the most lateral, in the proximal row and is frequently fractured a. lunate b. capitate c. scaphoid d. pisiform

c. scaphoid

which abnormal curvature of the spine is present if the vertebral column is shifted laterally a. lordisis b. kyphosis c. scoliosis d. cervicular

c. scoliosis

Which joint has more freedom of movement than any other joint in the body? a. condyloid joint b. hip joint c. shoulder joint d. patellofemoral joint

c. shoulder joint

cartilaginous joints that are held together by hyaline cartilage and lack a synovial cavity are classified as a. saddle b. synarthrosis c. synchondrosis d. gomphoses

c. synchondrosis

The distinguishing feature of a synovial joint is the: a. fibrous cartilage between the bones b. interosseus membrane between the bones c. synovial cavity between bones d. ligaments between the bones

c. synovial cavity between bones

which bones form each of the hip bones a. the ilium, pubis, and sacrum b. the pubis and sacrum c. the ilium, ischium and pubis d. the pubis, ala, and sacrum

c. the ilium, ischium, and pubis

the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral and coccygeal are regions of the: a. upper limb b. lower limb c. vertebral column d. appendicular skeleton

c. vertebral column

the patella articulates with the____ to form the patellofemoral joint a. distal tibiofemoral bones b. lateral and medial epicondyles of the femur c. lateral and medial tibiofemoral bones d. lateral and medial condyles of the femur

d. lateral and medial condyles of the femur

which of these is the largest and strongest facial bone a. frontal b. zygomatic c. maxilla d. mandible

d. mandible

Which of the following bones is not one of the bones of the lower limb? a. femur b. patella c. phalanges d. metacarpals

d. metacarpals

Mucuous-membrane-lined spaces in the frontal, sphenoid, ethmoid and maxillary bones that connect to the nasal cavity are called the: a. anterolateral fontanels b. cribiform plates c. external auditory meatus d. paranasal sinuses

d. paranasal sinuses

The tendons of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis form the: a. shoulder joint b. articular capsule c. articular disc d. rotator cuff

d. rotator cuff

the bones forming the joint have a synovial cavity and are held together by an articular capsule in ___ joints a. sutures b. fibrous c. cartilaginous d. synovial

d. synovial

what are the articular components of the sternoclavicular joint a. the spine of the scapula and the clavicle b. the acromion of the scapula and the clavicle c. the clavicle and the 1st rib d. the clavicle and manubrium of the sternum

d. the clavicle and manubrium of the sternum

which of these is a facial bone a. occipital b. sphenoid c. ethmoid d. zygomatic

d. zygomatic

the medial and lateral condyles of the femur articulate with the a. medial and lateral epicondyle of the tibia b. medial and lateral condyles of the tibia c. medial and lateral epicondyles of the fibula d. medial and lateral condyles of the fibula

medial and lateral condyles of the tibia