Question 1

After a pop quiz in anatomy class,you find out that you are one of the top scorers and have earned a prize.As you reach out your hand to receive your prize,what movements of the forearm are involved?

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A)  Pronation and adduction
B)  Supination and extension
C)  Depression and flexion
D)  Protraction and rotation
E)  Eversion and abductionF) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 2

In an older adult,the tissue in a suture may become completely ossified,fusing the skull bones together.This type of suture is called a _____________.

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The answer of In an older adult,the tissue in a...

Question 3

The joints in the body that are the most mobile,such as the glenohumeral joint or coxal joint,are also the most stable.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A joint in which the bone can move in two planes is said to be __________.

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The answer of A joint in which the bone can...

Question 5

Rotation of the forearm so as to direct the palm anteriorly (as in anatomic position) is called

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A)  abduction.
B)  pronation.
C)  eversion.
D)  supination.
E)  protraction.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

During development,tissue called ___________ differentiates to form the various connective tissues of the joints.

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The answer of During development,tissue called ___________ differentiates to form...

Question 7

Which joint is multiaxial?

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A)  Pivot
B)  Ball and socket
C)  Condylar
D)  Plane
E)  HingeF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 8

At the knee,a bone called the ____________ is embedded within the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle.

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The answer of At the knee,a bone called the ____________...

Question 9

Which joint is not capable of circumduction?

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A)  Coxal joint
B)  Glenohumeral joint
C)  Metacarpophalangeal joint
D)  Radiocarpal joint
E)  Humeroulnar jointF) None of the above
G) C) and D) E

Question 10

Which joints are found at the elbow?

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A)  Glenohumeral and humeroulnar
B)  Humeroulnar and humeroradial
C)  Humeroulnar,humeroradial,and radioulnar
D)  Humeroradial,radioulnar,and radiocarpal
E)  Humeroradial and radioulnarF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

If the structure of a fibrous joint makes it highly stable,what is likely regarding its mobility?

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A)   It will have a low degree of mobility.
B)   It will have a high degree of mobility.C) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 12

The metatarsophalangeal joints allow movement in two planes and are classified as _________ joints.

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A)  planar
B)  ball and socket
C)  condylar
D)  pivot
E)  hingeF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

Which is not a correct pairing of a joint with its common name?

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A)  Radiocarpal joint - wrist
B)  Glenohumeral joint - elbow
C)  Metacarpophalangeal - knuckle
D)  Temporomandibular - TMJ
E)  Talocrural - ankleF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 14

Articular cartilage is composed of hyaline cartilage that lacks a perichondrium.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which is not true regarding ligaments?

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A)  Intracapsular ligaments are within the articular capsule.
B)  Ligaments are composed of dense regular connective tissue.
C)  Extrinsic ligaments are physically separate from the articular capsule.
D)  Intrinsic ligaments are thickenings of the articular cartilage.
E)  Extracapsular ligaments are outside the articular capsule.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D) D

Question 16

The lining of an articular capsule is called the ___________ membrane.

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The answer of The lining of an articular capsule is...

Question 17

An articular capsule is present in

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A)  fibrous joints.
B)  fibrous joints and cartilaginous joints.
C)  synovial joints.
D)  fibrous joints and synovial joints.
E)  all joints.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E) C

Question 18

Clenching the fingers to make a fist,then relaxing and straightening them is an example of __________ followed by __________.

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A)  flexion; extension
B)  extension; flexion
C)  adduction; abduction
D)  abduction; adduction
E)  extension; hyperextensionF) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

A sprain is an injury to a joint in which a(n) ___________ is damaged.

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A)  articular disc
B)  articular cartilage
C)  ligament
D)  bursa
E)  meniscusF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

The pubic symphysis is classified as a

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A)  cartilaginous joint and an amphiarthrosis.
B)  fibrous joint and a synarthrosis.
C)  synovial joint and a diarthrosis.
D)  cartilaginous joint and a synarthrosis.
E)  fibrous joint and an amphiarthrosis.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Exam 9: Articulations

After a pop quiz in anatomy class,you find out that you are one of the top scorers and have earned a prize.As you reach out your hand to receive your prize,what movements of the forearm are involved?

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In an older adult,the tissue in a suture may become completely ossified,fusing the skull bones together.This type of suture is called a _____________.

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The joints in the body that are the most mobile,such as the glenohumeral joint or coxal joint,are also the most stable.

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A joint in which the bone can move in two planes is said to be __________.

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Rotation of the forearm so as to direct the palm anteriorly (as in anatomic position) is called

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During development,tissue called ___________ differentiates to form the various connective tissues of the joints.

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Which joint is multiaxial?

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At the knee,a bone called the ____________ is embedded within the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle.

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Which joint is not capable of circumduction?

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Which joints are found at the elbow?

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If the structure of a fibrous joint makes it highly stable,what is likely regarding its mobility?

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The metatarsophalangeal joints allow movement in two planes and are classified as _________ joints.

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Which is not a correct pairing of a joint with its common name?

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Articular cartilage is composed of hyaline cartilage that lacks a perichondrium.

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Which is not true regarding ligaments?

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The lining of an articular capsule is called the ___________ membrane.

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An articular capsule is present in

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Clenching the fingers to make a fist,then relaxing and straightening them is an example of __________ followed by __________.

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A sprain is an injury to a joint in which a(n) ___________ is damaged.

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The pubic symphysis is classified as a

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