Mastering A&P: Anatomy and Physiology Unit Two Chapter Eight
diarthrosis.
A freely movable joint is a(n) -syndesmosis. -diarthrosis. -symphysis. -amphiarthrosis. -synarthrosis.
hinge
A joint that permits only flexion and extension is a ________ joint. -pivot -hinge -ball-and-socket -gliding -saddle
abduction.
A movement away from the midline of the body is termed -extension. -adduction. -inversion. -flexion. -abduction.
amphiarthrosis.
A slightly movable joint is a(n) -diarthrosis. -amphiarthrosis. -synostosis. -synarthrosis. -gomphosis.
synarthrosis.
A suture is an example of a(n) -amphiarthrosis. -diarthrosis. -syndesmosis. -symphysis. -synarthrosis.
movement away from the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane.
Abduction is a(n): -movement in the same plane as flexion. -movement away from the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane. -movement toward the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane. -movement of the axial skeleton.
rolling
All of the following are structural classifications of synovial joints except -gliding. -hinge. -pivot. -rolling. -saddle.
synarthrosis.
An immovable joint is a(n) -diarthrosis. -amphiarthrosis. -symphysis. -synarthrosis. -syndesmosis.
gomphosis.
Dense connective tissue is to a suture as a periodontal ligament is to a(n) -syndesmosis. -synostosis. -gomphosis. -amphiarthrosis. -synchondrosis.
inversion
Elevation of the medial edge of the sole of the foot describes which of the following? -eversion -depression -inversion -retraction
syndesmosis
Functionally, all of the following are synarthroses except: -syndesmosis -gomphosis -synchondrosis -synostosis
All of the answers are correct.
Joints can be classified structurally as -cartilaginous. -synovial. -bony. -fibrous. -All of the answers are correct.
hyperextension.
Movement in the anterior-posterior plane that increases the angle between articulating elements past the anatomical position is called: -hyperextension. -flexion. -extension. -dorsiflexion.
bursae.
Small pockets of synovial fluid that reduce friction and act as a shock absorber where ligaments and tendons rub against other tissues are called -articular cartilages. -menisci. -fat pads. -scapulae. -bursae.
diarthroses
Synovial joints are classified functionally as: -synostoses. -diarthroses. -amphiarthroses. -synarthroses.
hinge
The elbow joint is an example of a ________ joint. -gliding -condylar -hinge -pivot -saddle
saddle joint
The first carpometacarpal joints are examples of which type of synovial joints? -ellipsoid joint -pivot joint -gliding joint -saddle joint
shoulder
The joint that permits the greatest range of mobility of any joint in the body is the ________ joint. -shoulder -elbow -hip -knee -wrist
articulation.
The location where two bones meet is called a joint, or an -appendix. -adduction. -amphiarthrosis. -articulation. -insertion.
medial (internal) rotation.
The movement of rotating a limb toward the anterior surface of the body is called -medial (internal) rotation. -protraction. -eversion. -inversion. -lateral (external) rotation.
foot
The movements known as dorsiflexion and plantar flexion involve moving the -leg. -foot. -hand. -hip. -arm.
both slick and smooth.
The surface of articular cartilage is -smooth. -rough. -slick. -flat. -both slick and smooth.
periosteum
Which bone-associated structure(s) is/are continuous with the capsule of the joint, adding strength and helping to stabilize the joint? -articular cartilages -extracapsular ligaments -periosteum -meniscus
plantar flexion
Which foot movement enables a ballerina to stand on her toes? -rotation -dorsiflexion -inversion -eversion -plantar flexion
It channels the flow of synovial fluid.
Which of the following is a function of the meniscus? -It channels the flow of synovial fluid. -It acts as packing material for the joint. -It provides mechanical support for the joint. -It supports the chondrocytes of the articular cartilages.
shoulder
Which of the following is an example of a ball-and-socket joint? -ankle -wrist -shoulder -elbow -knee
It secretes synovial fluid.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of articular cartilage? -There is no perichondrium. -Surfaces are normally slick and smooth. -It secretes synovial fluid. -It is composed of hyaline cartilage. -The matrix contains more water than other cartilages.
increasing osmotic pressure within joint
Which of the following is not a function of synovial fluid? -lubrication -shock absorption -protecting articular cartilages -providing nutrients -increasing osmotic pressure within joint
covered by a serous membrane
Which of the following is not a property of synovial joints? -freely movable -covered by a capsule -covered by a serous membrane -reinforced by accessory structures -contain synovial fluid
All of the answers are correct.
Which of the following is one of the four major types of synarthrotic joints? -synostosis -synchondrosis -gomphosis -suture -All of the answers are correct.
extreme backward bending of the head
Which of the following movements is a good example of hyperextension? -moving the hand toward the shoulder -turning the hand palm upward -opening the mouth -spreading the fingers -extreme backward bending of the head
turning the hand palm upward
Which of the following movements is a good example of supination? -opening the mouth -extreme backward bending of the head -moving the hand toward the shoulder -turning the hand palm upward -spreading the fingers
gliding
Which type of joint is found between the carpal bones? -gliding -pivot -ball-and-socket -saddle -hinge
protract
You ________ your jaw when you grasp your upper lip with your lower teeth. -adduct -protract -hyperextend -invert -evert
