Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology (Shier), 12th Edition

Chapter 8: Joints of the Skeletal System

Post-Test

Learning Outcome 8.6

1
Joints that have some limited degree of movement are called _____.
A)diarthrotic
B)synovial
C)synarthrotic
D)amphiarthrotic

Learning Outcome 8.2

2
The special joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula is called a _____.
A)suture
B)gomphosis
C)syndesmosis
D)synchondrosis

Learning Outcome 8.2

3
The parietal and temporal bones are joined by a _____.
A)suture
B)syndesmosis
C)amphiarthrosis
D)synovial

Learning Outcome 8.2

4
Which of the following is an example of a gomphosis?
A)humerus-ulna
B)femur-innominate
C)tooth-alveolus
D)mandible-temporal

Learning Outcome 8.6

5
Where is a saddle joint found?
A)atlas-axis
B)ulna-radius
C)thumb base
D)foot

Learning Outcome 8.6

6
The elbow and phalanges contain _____ joints.
A)gliding
B)hinge
C)pivot
D)saddle

Learning Outcome 8.6

7
The articular processes of the vertebrae and _____ contain gliding joints.
A)carpals
B)phalanges
C)intervertebral disks
D)knee

Learning Outcome 8.7

8
The movement that decreases the angle between two bones is called _____.
A)extension
B)flexion
C)abduction
D)adduction

Learning Outcome 8.7

9
When one is standing erect, must of the joints are in the _____ position.
A)flexed
B)abducted
C)extended
D)elevated

Learning Outcome 8.7

10
The condition of _____ is an autoimmune disease that causes the formation of a joint pannus.
A)osteoarthritis
B)rheumatoid arthritis
C)bursitis
D)gouty arthritis

Learning Outcome 8.5

11
The term, which means the presence of fluid in a joint, is _____.
A)hydrarthrosis
B)hemarthrosis
C)synovectomy
D)gout

Learning Outcome 8.2

12
In which type of joint does a slightly flexible interosseous ligament bind the bones?
A)syndesmosis
B)suture
C)gomphosis
D)synchondrosis

Learning Outcome 8.2

13
Where in the body would it be possible to find a joint called a symphysis?
A)tooth in a bony socket
B)epiphyseal disc
C)joint formed by two vertebrae and their intervertebral disc
D)suture in the skull

Learning Outcome 8.5

14
In a synovial joint, the purpose of the cancellous bone beneath the articular cartilage is __________.
A)to provide a smooth surface for articulating
B)to absorb shocks and help protect the joint
C)to hold together the bones of the synovial joint
D)to secrete synovial fluid

Learning Outcome 8.9

15
Some synovial joints, such as the knee, contain interior pads of fibrocartilage, called ______________, that help to stabilize the joint.
A)bursae
B)intervertebral discs
C)menisci
D)ligaments

Learning Outcome 8.5

16
The term _____is used to describe the extra synovial-type membrane outside the knee joint.
A)meniscus
B)subchondral plate
C)prepatellar bursa
D)synovial membrane

Learning Outcome 8.6

17
Which of the following is the type of joint located between the trapezium and metacarpal of the thumb?
A)pivot
B)ginglymoidal
C)saddle
D)trochoidal

Learning Outcome 8.6

18
Which type of joint occurs at the radial notch of the ulna and the head of the radius?
A)pivot
B)gliding
C)ball-and-socket
D)condyloid

Learning Outcome 8.6

19
Which of the following joints displays the greatest range of motion allowable?
A)sacroiliac
B)costal cartilage
C)acetabulum and femur
D)interphalangeal

Learning Outcome 8.7

20
Moving an arm so that it traces a cone is called _____.
A)rotation
B)circumduction
C)pronation
D)protraction

Learning Outcome 8.7

21
Bending the head to observe an airplane will probably cause _____ of the neck.
A)extension
B)hyperextension
C)flexion
D)elevation

Learning Outcome 8.2

22
What type of joint is between the bodies of the vertebrae?
A)synchondrosis
B)symphysis
C)diarthrosis
D)syndesmosis

Learning Outcome 8.2

23
The two pubic bones are held together on the anterior surface by a _____ joint.
A)synovial
B)diarthrotic
C)symphysis
D)synchondrosis

Learning Outcome 8.2

24
Which of the following joints are the most complex?
A)syndesmosis
B)pubic symphysis
C)amphiarthrosis
D)synovial

Learning Outcome 8.5

25
The strongest and most inflexible part of a synovial joint is the ______.
A)synovial membranes
B)ligament
C)articular cartilage
D)subchondral plate

Learning Outcome 8.9

26
Menisci are extra pieces of fibrocartilage that provide an extra cushion within the _____ joint.
A)elbow
B)finger
C)knee
D)foot

Learning Outcome 8.5

27
The bursae resemble _____ in structure and are found around certain joints.
A)tendons
B)cartilage
C)synovial membranes
D)ligament membranes

Learning Outcome 8.8

28
The shoulder is an example of a _____ joint.
A)condyloid
B)ball-and-socket
C)gliding
D)pivot

Learning Outcome 8.2

29
The joint between the phalanges and metacarpals is a _____ joint.
A)condyloid
B)gliding
C)saddle
D)hinge

Learning Outcome 8.7

30
Which of the following has the greatest range of motion?
A)gliding
B)pivot
C)spheroidal
D)saddle

Learning Outcome 8.9

31
The hip is an example of a _____ joint.
A)ball-and-socket
B)condyloid
C)pivotal
D)saddle

Learning Outcome 8.7

32
The movement called _____ will move an appendage towards the midline of the body.
A)circumduction
B)adduction
C)abduction
D)depression

Learning Outcome 8.7

33
Standing on one's toes is an example of _____ of the foot.
A)flexion
B)dorsal flexion
C)plantar flexion
D)extension

Learning Outcome 8.7

34
Turning the head on a central axis plane is an example of _____.
A)rotation
B)circumduction
C)elevation
D)expression

Learning Outcome 8.7

35
When standing in the anatomical position, the hands are considered to be in a _____ position.
A)prone
B)supine
C)flexed
D)adducted

Learning Outcome 8.7

36
Closing the jaw is an example of _____ movement.
A)flexion
B)depression
C)elevation
D)extension

Learning Outcome 8.7

37
The best movement that describes throwing a baseball is probably _____ of the arm.
A)elevation
B)rotation
C)circumduction
D)protraction

Learning Outcome 8.7

38
Moving the shoulder forward in a straight plane direction is an example of _____.
A)pronation
B)protraction
C)retraction
D)depression

Learning Outcome 8.7

39
Turning a doorknob is an example of _____.
A)circumduction
B)rotation
C)adduction
D)abduction

Learning Outcome 8.5

40
The rotator cuff is a special arrangement of tissues found in the _____.
A)knee
B)neck
C)wrist
D)shoulder

Learning Outcome 8.2

41
What is the main factor that holds the arm to the trunk?
A)the synovial joint
B)muscles and tendons
C)ligaments
D)cartilage

Learning Outcome 8.2

42
Which fibrocartilage ligament encircles the margin of the glenoid cavity of the scapula?
A)glenohumeral
B)glenoidal labrum
C)coracohumeral
D)transverse humeral

Learning Outcome 8.5

43
Which of the following bursae does not involve the scapula?
A)subscapular
B)subacromial
C)subdeltoid
D)subcoracoid

Learning Outcome 8.7

44
Which of the following is probably the easiest to dislocate?
A)knee
B)wrist
C)elbow
D)shoulder

Learning Outcome 8.7

45
Which of the following is not possible at the shoulder?
A)extension
B)rotation
C)eversion
D)circumduction

Learning Outcome 8.5

46
The _____ is a band, which encircles the head of the radius.
A)ulnar collateral ligament
B)radial collateral ligament
C)annular ligament
D)synovial membrane

Learning Outcome 8.5

47
The ligaments that form a cross at the knee are called _____.
A)cruciate
B)arcuate
C)oblique
D)tibial collateral

Learning Outcome 8.2

48
The _____ ligament attaches the lateral condyle of the femur to the head of the fibula.
A)patellar
B)fibular collateral
C)arcuate
D)tibial collateral

Learning Outcome 8.10

49
An _____ is a condition of abnormal stiffness or fusion of bones at a joint.
A)arthritis
B)arthropathy
C)arthralgia
D)ankylosis

Learning Outcome 8.7

50
The term _____ refers to dislocation of a joint.
A)subluxation
B)luxation
C)gout
D)arthrology

Learning Outcome 8.7

51
The condition called _____ involves inflammation of a fluid filled sac outside of a joint.
A)arthritis
B)gout
C)bursitis
D)rheumatism

Learning Outcome 8.6

52
Which of these joints is a gliding joint?
A)between the carpals and tarsals
B)between humerus and ulna
C)between the trapezium and first metacarpal
D)between the axis and the atlas

Learning Outcome 8.7

53
If a person bent their foot at the ankle upward toward the shin, it would be an example of __________.
A)abduction
B)dorsiflexion
C)rotation
D)extension

Learning Outcome 8.8

54
Which of these ligaments is NOT found in the shoulder joint?
A)coracohumeral ligament
B)radial collateral ligament
C)glenohumeral ligament
D)transverse humeral ligament

Learning Outcome 8.8

55
The shoulder joint contains several bursae. The _______________ bursa is located between the joint capsule and the tendon of the subscapularis muscle.
A)subcoracoid
B)subdeltoid
C)subacromial
D)subscapular

Learning Outcome 8.6

56
Which joint is naturally loose and flexible and most likely to become dislocated?
A)knee joint
B)hip joint
C)shoulder joint
D)elbow

Learning Outcome 8.9

57
Which of these traits does NOT characterize the knee joint?
A)interior cruciate ligaments
B)thick joint capsule
C)two menisci
D)several bursae

Learning Outcome 8.7

58
Soccer and football players, who often turn and change directions suddenly, are most likely to tear which knee ligament?
A)tibial collateral ligament
B)arcuate popliteal ligament
C)anterior cruciate ligament
D)fibular collateral ligament

Learning Outcome 8.7

59
Another term for dislocation of a joint is _______________.
A)ankylosis
B)luxation
C)hemarthrosis
D)osteoarthritis

Learning Outcome 8.5

60
The bursa located between the patella of the knee and the overlying skin is called the ____________ bursa.
A)infrapatellar
B)suprapatellar
C)subpatellar
D)prepatellar

Learning Outcome 8.2

61
What type of joint is the sagittal suture?
A)syndesmosis
B)fibrous
C)synchondrosis
D)diarthrosis

Learning Outcome 8.7

62
What movement occurs when clenching the teeth?
A)elevation
B)depression
C)extension
D)mastication

Learning Outcome 8.7

63
Moving the right eye towards the right is an example of:
A)adduction
B)abduction
C)flexion
D)supination

Learning Outcome 8.2

64
Which of these is comprised of fibrocartilage?
A)transverse humoral ligament
B)glenoidal labrum
C)coracohumeral ligament
D)rotator cuff

Learning Outcome 8.9

65
In which joint would the annular ligament be found?
A)knee
B)shoulder
C)elbow
D)hip

Learning Outcome 8.2

66
Where would the ligamentum capitis be found?
A)acetabulum and femur
B)tibial condyles
C)medial malleolus
D)dens and atlas

Learning Outcome 8.9

67
The prepatellar bursa acts as a cushion to provide strength between the femur and tibia.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 8.2

68
Hinge joints are also referred to as arthrodial joints.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 8.2

69
Saddle joints are also referred to as trochoidal joints.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 8.2

70
A pivot joint occurs at the junction between the atlas and dens of the axis.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 8.2

71
Condyloid joints such as the metacarpal to phalange are also named ellipsoidal because of the shape of the socket.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 8.7

72
The only movement allowed by a pivot joint is rotation.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 8.7

73
Turning the sole of the foot inward is an example of eversion.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 8.7

74
Dorsiflexion of the foot would be identical to plantar extension.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 8.8

75
The joint capsule around the shoulder does not completely encircle the joint.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 8.8

76
The glenohumeral ligaments run from the glenoid cavity to the lesser tubercle of the humerus.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 8.9

77
The elbow includes a hinge joint as well as a gliding joint.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 8.1

78
Arthroscopy is a procedure whereby an instrument using fiber optics is inserted into a joint capsule.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 8.9

79
A ligament called the ligamentum capitis attaches the femur to the acetabulum.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 8.9

80
The iliofemoral ligament has the purpose of increasing the strength of the femur-innominate joint.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 8.9

81
Surgical procedures called arthroplasty are performed to replace parts of the hip.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 8.10

82
The most common and degenerating of the joint diseases is osteoarthritis.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 8.10

83
Cytokines are chemicals that are known to increase the activity of the osteoclasts in bursitis.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 8.2

84
The vertebral bodies are joined by a diarthrotic joint.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 8.5

85
The purpose of synovial fluid is to provide for firmness and stability in an amphiarthrotic joint.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 8.7

86
Flexing the shoulder is the same action as extending the arm.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 8.2

87
The grooves that are evident on the inside of skull bones represent the internal surface of the sutures.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 8.4

88
The connection between the diaphysis and epiphysis of a young bone can be considered a synchondrosis.
A)True
B)False
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