Question 1

An example of a structural classification of a joint would be an amphiarthrotic joint.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Although sutures are classified as immovable joints, the flexibility of the ligaments holding the bone together do allow for some movement.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Define abduction and adduction, and give an example of each.

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Question 4

Describe the stability of the hip joint.

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The stability of the hip joint is primar...

Question 5

What purpose do ligaments serve?

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Ligaments are a type of connective tissu...

Question 6

Hyaline cartilage is associated only with synovial joints.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Tilting the foot upward, decreasing the angle between the top of the foot and the front of the leg, is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  dorsiflexion.
B)  plantar flexion.
C)  extension.
D)  pronation.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

What are the most movable joints in the body?

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A)  Symphyses
B)  Synovial
C)  Syndesmoses
D)  SynchondrosesE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 9

A pivot joint is a form of uniaxial joint.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Define flexion and extension, and give an example of each.

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Question 11

Ligaments are associated only with synovial joints.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which type of joint joins the two pubic bones together?

Accepted Answer

A)  Suture
B)  Synovial
C)  Synchondrosis
D)  SymphysisE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

The occipital bone's joint with the atlas is an example of a condyloid joint.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match each synovial joint structure term with its corresponding description.
-Thin layer of cartilage covering the articulating surfaces of the bones

Accepted Answer

A)  Articular cartilage
B)  Synovial membrane
C)  Joint cavity
D)  Menisci
E)  Joint capsuleF) LigamentsG) BursaeH) None of the above
I) C) and F)

Question 15

The type of movement possible at a synovial joint depends on the:

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A)  amount of synovial fluid in the joint.
B)  shape of the articulating surfaces of the bones.
C)  presence of bursae in the joint.
D)  Both A and B are correct.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C) B

Question 16

Match each of the following terms with its main action.
-Increase the angle of a joint

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A)  Abduction
B)  Adduction
C)  Extension
D)  Flexion
E)  PronationF) SupinationG) A) and E)
H) All of the above

Question 17

When a man sticks out his jaw, he has protracted it.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

There are four bursae in the shoulder joint.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A sprain causes damage to:

Accepted Answer

A)  ligaments.
B)  tendons.
C)  cartilage.
D)  all of the above.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

A projection of one bone that articulates with a ring in another bone describes a condyloid joint.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: Articulations

An example of a structural classification of a joint would be an amphiarthrotic joint.

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Although sutures are classified as immovable joints, the flexibility of the ligaments holding the bone together do allow for some movement.

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Define abduction and adduction, and give an example of each.

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Describe the stability of the hip joint.

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What purpose do ligaments serve?

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Hyaline cartilage is associated only with synovial joints.

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Tilting the foot upward, decreasing the angle between the top of the foot and the front of the leg, is called:

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What are the most movable joints in the body?

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A pivot joint is a form of uniaxial joint.

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Define flexion and extension, and give an example of each.

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Ligaments are associated only with synovial joints.

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Which type of joint joins the two pubic bones together?

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The occipital bone's joint with the atlas is an example of a condyloid joint.

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Match each synovial joint structure term with its corresponding description. -Thin layer of cartilage covering the articulating surfaces of the bones

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The type of movement possible at a synovial joint depends on the:

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Match each of the following terms with its main action. -Increase the angle of a joint

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When a man sticks out his jaw, he has protracted it.

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There are four bursae in the shoulder joint.

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A sprain causes damage to:

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A projection of one bone that articulates with a ring in another bone describes a condyloid joint.

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