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50 Cards in this Set
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An immovable joint is a(an)
a. synarthrosis b. diarthrosis c. amphiarthrosis d. syndesmosis |
a. synarthrosis
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A freely movable joint is a(an)
a. synarthrosis b. diarthrosis c. amphiarthrosis d. syndesmosis |
b. diarthrosis
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A joint formed by the fusion of two bones is a(an)
a. gomphosis b. synchondrosis c. synostosis d. symphysis |
c. synostosis
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A synovial joint is an example of a(an)
a. synarthrosis b. amphiarthrosis c. diarthrosis d. syndesmosis |
c. diarthrosis
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Dense connective tissue is to a suture as a peridontal ligament is to a(an)
a. amphiarthrosis b. gomphosis c. synostosis d. syndesmosis |
b. gomphosis
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Which of the following is not a function of synovial fluid?
b. increases osmotic pressure within the joint a.shock absorption motic pressure within the joint c. lubrication d. protects articular cartilage |
b. increases osmotic pressure within the joint
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Bursae may be located in all but which of the following areas?
a. tendon sheaths b. beneath the skin covering a bone c. around most synovial joints d. around blood vessels |
d. around blood vessels
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Decreasing the angle between bones is termed
a. flexion b. extension c. abduction d. adduction |
a. flexion
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A movement toward the midline of the body is termed
a. inversion b. abduction c. adduction d. flexion |
c. adduction
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The special movement of the thumb that allows it to grasp an object and hold on to it is called
a. rotation b. opposition c. circumduction d. eversion |
b. opposition
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A twisting motion of the foot that turns the sole inward is termed
a. eversion b. inversion c. dorsiflexion d. plantar flexion |
b. inversion
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The elbow joint is an exapmple of a(an) _______ joint.
a. saddle b. gliding c. hinge d. pivot |
c. hinge
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Which of the following types of joints are found between the carpals?
a. saddle b. gliding c. hinge d. pivot |
b. gliding
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Which of the following types of joints is only capable of rotation.
a. saddle b. gliding c. hinge d. pivot |
d. pivot
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The shoulder is primarily stabilized by
a. the clavicle b. the scapula c. glenohumeral ligaments d. muscles that move the humerus |
d. muscles that move the humerus
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The joints between the articulating facets of adjacent vertebrae are ______ joints.
a. saddle b. pivot c. gliding d. hinge |
c. gliding
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Which of the following ligaments are not associated with the hip joint?
a. iliofemoral ligament b. pubofemoral ligament c. cruciate ligament d. ligamentum teres |
c. cruciate ligament
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In the knee joint, the medial and lateral menisci
a. are cartilages that bind the knee to the tibia b. act as cushions and conform to the shape of the articulating surfaces c. take the place of bursae d. are found between the patella and femur |
b. act as cushions and conform to the shape of the articulating surfaces
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The ligaments that limit the anterior-posterior movement of the femur and maintain the alignment of the femoral and tibial condyles are the _______ ligaments.
a. cruciate b. lateral collateral c. patellar d. popliteal |
a. cruciate
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The rotator cuff of the shoulder funtions to
a. reinforce the joint capsule b. expand the range of possible movements c. allow bi-axial movement d. all of the above are true |
a. reinforce the joint capsule
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Degenerative changes in a joint can be the result of all of the following except
a. bursitis b. mechanical stress c. immobilization of the joint d. inflammation |
a. bursitis
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Nodding your head up and down is an example of
a. rotation b. flexion and extension c. protraction and retraction d. pronation and supination |
b. flexion and extension
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Which of the following movements would you associate with chewing food?
a. elevation b. abduction c. flexion d. circumduction |
a. elevation
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The movement that is exemplified by a ballerina pointing her toes is
a. circumduction b. plantar flexion c. dorsiflexion d. eversion |
b. plantar flexion
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Since joints in the legs are subjected to greater forces, they are
a. more mobile than arm joints b. less mobile than arm joints c. generally less stable than arm joints d. not stabilized by ligaments |
b. less mobile than arm joints
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A slightly movable joint is a(an)
a. synarthrosis b. diarthrosis c. amphiarthrosis d. synostosis |
a. synarthrosis
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A ligamentous connection such as between the bones of the lower leg is termed a
a. syndesmosis b. symphysis c. synchondrosis d. synostosis |
a. syndesmosis
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Which of the following is not characteristic of articular cartilage?
a. there is no perichondrium b. the matrix contains more water than other cartilages c. it is composed of hyaline cartilage d. it secretes synovial fluid |
d. it secretes synovial fluid
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The opposite movement of pronation is
a. dorsiflexion b. hyperextension c. supination d. circumduction |
c. supination
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The joint between the carpus and metacarpus I of the thumb is an example of a(an) _____ joint.
a. saddle b. gliding c. hinge d. ellipsoidal |
a. saddle
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A synarthrosis located between the bones of the skull is a --------
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Suture
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The articulation between adjacent vertebral bodies is a ___
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symphysis
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The anterior articulation between the two pubic bones is a _____
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symphysis
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Joints typically located between the ends of adjacent long bones are____
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diarthroses
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The function of the articular cartilage is_____
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to reduce friction
to prevent bony surfaces from contacting one another |
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Which of the following is NOT a function of synovial fluid?
A: shock absorption B: nutrient distribution C: maintenance of ionic balance D: lubrication of the articular surfaces E: waste disposal |
maintenance of ionic balance
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The structures tha tlimit the range of motion of a join and provide mechanical support across or around the joint are
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tendons
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A partial dislocation of an articulating surface is a ____
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subluxation
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Abduction and adduction always refer to movements of the
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appendicular skeleton
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Rotation of the forearm that makes the palm face posteriorly is
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pronation
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A saddle join permits _____ movement but prevents ______ movement
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angular, rotational
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Standing on tiptoe is an example of _______ at the ankle
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extension
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Example of monaxial joints, which permit angular movement is a single plane, are the
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elbow and knee joints
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Decreasing the angle between bones is termed
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flexion
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Movements that occur at the shoulder and the hip represent the actions that occur at a ______ joint
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ball-and-socket
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The anulus fibrousus and nucleus pulposus are structures associated with the:
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intervertebral discs
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Subacromial, subcoracoid, and subscapular bursae reduce friction in the ______ joint
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shoulder
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Although the knee joint is only one joint, is resembles _______ separate joints
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3
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The hip is an extremely stable joint because it has
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a complete bony socket
a strong articular capsule supporting ligaments |
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Dislocations involving synovial joints are usually prevented by all of the following except:
A: structures such as a ligaments that stabilize and support the joint B: the position of bursae that limits the degree of movement C: the presence of other bones that prevent certain movements D: the postion of muscles and fat pads that limit the degree of movement E: the shape of the articular surface |
the position of bursae that limit the degree of movement
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