Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a synchondrosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  an epiphyseal plate found between the shaft (diaphysis) and the end (epiphysis) of a long bone
B)  the coronal suture situated between the frontal bone and parietal bone
C)  an intervertebral disc situated between the vertebrae of the spinal column
D)  the pubic symphysis and the two surrounding pubic bones of the pelvic girdle

Question 2

Classify the elbow,which is structured with the convex surface of one bone fitting into the concave depression of another bone.

Accepted Answer

A)  condylar joint
B)  plane joint
C)  hinge joint
D)  pivot joint

Question 3

Explain the impact on a synovial joint that has sustained damage to the articular cartilage.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Which key feature distinguishes a synovial joint from other joint types?

Accepted Answer

A)  presence of collagen fibers
B)  presence of a joint cavity
C)  presence of connective tissue
D)  presence of cartilage

Question 5

Which of the following cartilaginous joints functions primarily in protection and shock absorption of the spinal column?

Accepted Answer

A)  pubic symphysis
B)  epiphyseal plate
C)  costochondral joint
D)  intervertebral disc

Question 6

Which joint is associated with the rotator cuff,a group of muscles and their tendons?

Accepted Answer

A)  hip
B)  elbow
C)  knee
D)  shoulder

Question 7

Six-year-old Anika injured an epiphyseal plate in her femur.Explain the significance of this injury.

Accepted Answer

The epiphyseal plate is a synchondrosis ...

Question 8

Which type of angular movement moves a body part away from the midline of the body or another reference point?

Accepted Answer

A)  adduction
B)  plantar flexion
C)  flexion
D)  abduction

Question 9

Which letter represents the fibular collateral ligament?

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  B
C)  C
D)  D

Question 10

Cite two reasons for how the shoulder joint and hip joint are similar.

Accepted Answer

First,the shoulder and hip joi...

Question 11

Select the order of functional classes of synovial joints that represents the least number of axes to the most number of axes.

Accepted Answer

A)  nonaxial,biaxial,uniaxial,multiaxial (triaxial) 
B)  uniaxial,biaxial,multiaxial (triaxial) ,nonaxial
C)  nonaxial,uniaxial,biaxial,multiaxial (triaxial) 
D)  nonaxial,uniaxial,multiaxial (triaxial) ,biaxial

Question 12

Where can pronation and supination occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  atlantoaxial joint
B)  mandible and maxilla
C)  proximal radioulnar joint of the forearm
D)  thumb or first carpometacarpal joint

Question 13

Which of the following is/are classified as fibrous joints?

Accepted Answer

A)  synovial joints
B)  sutures,syndesmoses,and gomphoses
C)  diarthroses
D)  synchondroses and symphyses

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a ligament associated with the knee joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  radial collateral ligament
B)  posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) 
C)  tibial collateral ligament
D)  anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)

Question 15

While walking through the parking lot to her car,Tara stepped in chewing gum.She medially rotated her foot toward the midline of the body to see the gum,performing:

Accepted Answer

A)  eversion.
B)  inversion.
C)  protraction.
D)  opposition.

Question 16

Describe the structural and functional classification of syndesmoses.

Accepted Answer

Syndesmoses are classified structurally ...

Question 17

Which movement opposes adduction?

Accepted Answer

A)  extension
B)  rotation
C)  flexion
D)  abduction

Question 18

Explain why it is critical for sutures to operate functionally as synarthroses as the cranial bones mature.

Accepted Answer

Sutures are classified functionally as s...

Question 19

Which ligament of the coxal joint supports the inferior aspect of the joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  ischiofemoral ligament
B)  ligament of the head of the femur
C)  pubofemoral ligament
D)  iliofemoral ligament

Question 20

The shoulder and hip joints are similar because they are both:

Accepted Answer

A)  biaxial joints.
B)  uniaxial joints.
C)  ball-and-socket joints.
D)  hinge joints.

Exam 8: Articulations

Which of the following is NOT a ligament associated with the knee joint?

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Select the order of functional classes of synovial joints that represents the least number of axes to the most number of axes.

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Explain the impact on a synovial joint that has sustained damage to the articular cartilage.

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Describe the structural and functional classification of syndesmoses.

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Which ligament of the coxal joint supports the inferior aspect of the joint?

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Which of the following is an example of a synchondrosis?

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Cite two reasons for how the shoulder joint and hip joint are similar.

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Six-year-old Anika injured an epiphyseal plate in her femur.Explain the significance of this injury.

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Which letter represents the fibular collateral ligament?

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The shoulder and hip joints are similar because they are both:

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Which key feature distinguishes a synovial joint from other joint types?

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Which type of angular movement moves a body part away from the midline of the body or another reference point?

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Which of the following cartilaginous joints functions primarily in protection and shock absorption of the spinal column?

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Which joint is associated with the rotator cuff,a group of muscles and their tendons?

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While walking through the parking lot to her car,Tara stepped in chewing gum.She medially rotated her foot toward the midline of the body to see the gum,performing:

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Which movement opposes adduction?

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Where can pronation and supination occur?

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Which of the following is/are classified as fibrous joints?

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Explain why it is critical for sutures to operate functionally as synarthroses as the cranial bones mature.

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Classify the elbow,which is structured with the convex surface of one bone fitting into the concave depression of another bone.

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