Question 1

The epiphyseal plates in a long bone of an adult are an example of a symphysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A medical term that means inflammation of the joints is

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A)  bursitis
B)  tendonitis
C)  arthritis
D)  perichondritis
E)  chondritis C

Question 3

A "double-jointed" person has an extra joint capsule in their knees, which leads to increased flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

All of the following are part of the knee joint EXCEPT

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A)  medial meniscus
B)  patellar ligament
C)  articular capsule
D)  bursae
E)  transverse humeral ligament

Question 5

Elastic cartilage is found in most types of cartilaginous joints to ensure free movement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The displacement of a bone from a joint with tearing of ligaments, tendons, and articular capsules is called a/an

Accepted Answer

A)  synovitis
B)  chondritis
C)  arthralgia
D)  dislocation
E)  sprain

Question 7

A joint in which the connecting material is a broad flat disc of fibrocartilage is called a

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A)  symphysis
B)  syndesmosis
C)  synchondrosis
D)  gomphosis
E)  suture

Question 8

List the six different types of synovial joints.

Accepted Answer

plane joints, hinge ...

Question 9

Extension is when a body part is moved

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A)  to increase the angle between that part and another.
B)  to decrease the angle between that part and another.
C)  away from the body's midline.
D)  in all planes but rotation.
E)  towards the body's midline.

Question 10

The difference between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis is that osteoarthritis is an autoimmune disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 11

The sutures found between the cranial bones of a newborn's skull are fibrous joints.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Synovial fluid moistens and lubricates the cartilaginous surfaces in diarthrotic joints.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The type(s) of cartilage found in a symphysis joint include(s)

Accepted Answer

A)  hyaline cartilage only
B)  fibrocartilage only
C)  elastic cartilage only
D)  both hyaline cartilage and fibrocartilage
E)  both hyaline cartilage and elastic cartilage D

Question 14

Which of the labeled joints is categorized as a syndesmosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  B
C)  C
D)  E
E)  More than one of the choices are correct.

Question 15

Movement of the forearm from a palm forward (or up) to a palm backward (or down) position is called

Accepted Answer

A)  flexion
B)  extension
C)  adduction
D)  abduction
E)  pronation

Question 16

Which of the labeled joints is categorized as a synchondrosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  B
B)  D
C)  E
D)  F
E)  More than one of the choices are correct.

Question 17

The articular surfaces of bones forming freely moveable joints are lubricated by

Accepted Answer

A)  synovial fluid
B)  mucus
C)  serous fluid
D)  lymph
E)  plasma

Question 18

Hyperextension involves

Accepted Answer

A)  the movement of a bone away from the midline.
B)  the movement of the distal end of a part of the body in a circle.
C)  the movement of a body part, like the mandible, forward.
D)  an extension beyond the anatomical position.
E)  the movement of a protracted part of the body back to the anatomical position.

Question 19

Which of the labeled joints in the diagram is a condyloid joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  B
C)  C
D)  D
E)  F

Question 20

During periods of physical inactivity, the synovial fluid becomes more viscous (gel-like)limiting its ability to effectively lubricate the joint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Joints

The epiphyseal plates in a long bone of an adult are an example of a symphysis.

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A medical term that means inflammation of the joints is

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A "double-jointed" person has an extra joint capsule in their knees, which leads to increased flexibility.

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All of the following are part of the knee joint EXCEPT

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Elastic cartilage is found in most types of cartilaginous joints to ensure free movement.

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The displacement of a bone from a joint with tearing of ligaments, tendons, and articular capsules is called a/an

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A joint in which the connecting material is a broad flat disc of fibrocartilage is called a

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List the six different types of synovial joints.

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Extension is when a body part is moved

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The difference between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis is that osteoarthritis is an autoimmune disease.

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The sutures found between the cranial bones of a newborn's skull are fibrous joints.

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Synovial fluid moistens and lubricates the cartilaginous surfaces in diarthrotic joints.

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The type(s) of cartilage found in a symphysis joint include(s)

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Which of the labeled joints is categorized as a syndesmosis?

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Movement of the forearm from a palm forward (or up) to a palm backward (or down) position is called

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Which of the labeled joints is categorized as a synchondrosis?

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The articular surfaces of bones forming freely moveable joints are lubricated by

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Hyperextension involves

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Which of the labeled joints in the diagram is a condyloid joint?

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During periods of physical inactivity, the synovial fluid becomes more viscous (gel-like)limiting its ability to effectively lubricate the joint.

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