Question 1

The range of motion at the shoulder is greater than the range of motion at the hip because .

Accepted Answer

A)   the pectoral girdle forms a complete circle and is firmly attached to the axial skeleton
B)   the glenoid fossa is a very shallow cavity
C)   the humerus is held tightly to the glenoid fossa
D)   very strong ligaments wrap around the humerus in all directions to hold it to the pectoral girdle

Question 2

Using the functional classification of joints, the intervertebral joint between bodies of adjacent vertebrae is a(n)  joint.

Accepted Answer

A)   synarthrotic (immovable) 
B)   amphiarthrotic (slightly movable) 
C)   diarthrotic (freely movable)

Question 3

This special type of joint holds the teeth in place.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Knuckles, formed by the metacarpals and phalanges, are a type of synovial joint.

Accepted Answer

A)   saddle
B)   condylar
C)   pivot
D)   ball and socket

Question 5

The structural classification of joints is based on .

Accepted Answer

A)   the shape of the articulating bones
B)   the type of connective tissue between the articulating bones
C)   the amount of movement permitted at the joint
D)   the location of the joint in the axial skeleton

Question 6

Muscles are strung across joints and can therefore move them. The insertion of a muscle .

Accepted Answer

A)   is usually proximal to the origin on limb muscles
B)   moves toward the origin during contraction
C)   is the stable or less movable attachment
D)   moves away from the origin during contraction

Question 7

The joint between the head of the radius and the ulna is a type of synovial joint.

Accepted Answer

A)   pivot
B)   saddle
C)   condylar
D)   ball and socket

Question 8

In this type of cartilaginous joint, bones are connected by fibrocartilage. The joint is amphiarthrotic.

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 11: Articulations and Body Movements

This special type of joint holds the teeth in place.

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The joint between the head of the radius and the ulna is a type of synovial joint.

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The structural classification of joints is based on .

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Knuckles, formed by the metacarpals and phalanges, are a type of synovial joint.

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Muscles are strung across joints and can therefore move them. The insertion of a muscle .

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Using the functional classification of joints, the intervertebral joint between bodies of adjacent vertebrae is a(n) joint.

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In this type of cartilaginous joint, bones are connected by fibrocartilage. The joint is amphiarthrotic.

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The range of motion at the shoulder is greater than the range of motion at the hip because .

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Exam 11: Articulations and Body Movements

This special type of joint holds the teeth in place.

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The joint between the head of the radius and the ulna is a type of synovial joint.

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The structural classification of joints is based on .

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Knuckles, formed by the metacarpals and phalanges, are a type of synovial joint.

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Muscles are strung across joints and can therefore move them. The insertion of a muscle .

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Using the functional classification of joints, the intervertebral joint between bodies of adjacent vertebrae is a(n) joint.

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In this type of cartilaginous joint, bones are connected by fibrocartilage. The joint is amphiarthrotic.

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The range of motion at the shoulder is greater than the range of motion at the hip because .

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