chapter 9 joints

Which of the following is an example of a gliding synovial joint?

1. intercarpal articulations 2. the acromioclavicular articulation 3. the articulation between rib 3 and the sternum

Which of the following statements about the vertebral column is INCORRECT? C

A: A ligamentum flavum connects the laminae of adjacent vertebrae. B: The nucleus pulposus is a soft, elastic, gelatinous core. C: A herniated disc occurs when the anulus fibrosus breaks through the nucleus pulposus and protrudes into the vertebral canal. D: The ligamentum nuchae is a supraspinous ligament extending from vertebra C7 to the base of the skull.

Which of the following statements about the hip joint is INCORRECT? C

A: Fractures of the femoral neck are more likely than dislocation of the hip joint. B: The hip joint forms an almost complete bony socket, making it a very stable joint. C: The ligamentum teres tenses every time the hip joint experiences motion. D: A fat pad in the center of the acetabulum acts as a shock absorber for the hip joint.

Which of the following statements concerning knee injuries is FALSE? A

A: One of the most rapidly healing knee injuries is a torn ligament. B: Complete dislocation of the knee is rare. C: Supporting ligaments and menisci can be torn if a locked knee is struck from the side. D: The most common knee injuries involve tearing the medial meniscus.

Which of the following statements about these joints is INCORRECT?

A: The atlanto-occipital joint is an ellipsoidal diarthrosis that allows flexion and extension. B: The sacroiliac joints between the sacrum and coxae are gliding diarthroses that permit only slight movement. C: Costovertebral joints are found only between thoracic vertebrae and ribs and allow slight elevation and depression of the ribs. D: All the bones of the skull articulate with one another only through synarthroses.

Which one of the following joints is INCORRECTLY linked with its components? C

A: glenohumeral—humerus to scapula B: acromioclavicular—clavicle to scapula C: interphalangeal—metacarpal to phalanx D: radiocarpal—radius to carpal to radius and ulna

A characteristic decrease in height with advanced age may result from __________.

decreased water content of the nucleus pulposus in an intervertebral disc

When the nucleus pulposus breaks through the annulus and enters the vertebral canal, the result is a(n) __________.

herniated disc

The correct term to identify a dislocated joint is __________.

luxation

Pain and stiffness affecting the skeletal system and/or muscular system may be caused by __________.

rheumatism

Which of the following is an autoimmune disease affecting the joints?

rheumatoid arthritis

The carpometacarpal joint at the base of the thumb is an example of a __________.

saddle joint

The distal end of the tibia articulates with the __________ to form a synovial __________ joint.

talus; hinge

The structures that pass across or around a joint, limiting range of motion and providing support, are __________.

tendons

The ligamentum flavum is a ligament that connects __________.

the laminae of adjacent vertebrae

What is the function of the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments in the knee?

to limit anterior movement of the femur to maintain the alignment of femoral and tibial condyles to limit posterior movement of the femur All of the listed responses are correct.