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Human Anatomy, 6/e
Kent Van De Graaff, Weber State University

Articulations

Feedback True or False Quiz

Please answer all questions. The numbers at the end of each question refer to the textbook page where the question topic is discussed.



1

A kinesiologist studies the biomechanics of articulations and muscles in movement. (197)
A)True
B)False
2

Sutures are found only within the skull. (197)
A)True
B)False
3

The interosseous ligaments at the distal ends of the tibia-fibula and radius-ulna are characteristic of syndesmoses. (198)
A)True
B)False
4

Periodontal disease occurs at gomphoses. (198)
A)True
B)False
5

An ossified synchondrosis is a synostosis. (200)
A)True
B)False
6

The synovial membrane secretes synovium. (202)
A)True
B)False
7

The articulating bones of a healthy synovial joint never touch. (202)
A)True
B)False
8

Bursae are cushioning pads within certain synovial joints. (202)
A)True
B)False
9

The elbow and knee joint are the only hinge joints in the body. (202)
A)True
B)False
10

Abduction is the movement of a body part toward the main axis of the body. (207)
A)True
B)False
11

Supination and pronation are angular movements. (209)
A)True
B)False
12

In the anatomical position, the hand is pronated. (209)
A)True
B)False
13

The conelike movement of a body segment is called rotation. (209)
A)True
B)False
14

A wheelbarrow is an example of a second-class lever. (210)
A)True
B)False
15

The glenohumeral (shoulder) joint is the most freely movable joint of the body. (215)
A)True
B)False
16

The supporting ligaments on the posterior sides of the fingers help prevent injury. (218)
A)True
B)False
17

The movement of the tibiofemoral (knee) joint is limited to flexion and extension. (220)
A)True
B)False
18

The malleoli of the tibia and the fibula prevent side-to-side motion at the knee joint. (222)
A)True
B)False
19

As it continues to develop, the joint capsule gives rise to the joint cavity. (206)
A)True
B)False
20

During development, menisci are responsible for the secretion of synovial fluid into the joint cavity. (206)
A)True
B)False
21

The formation of most synovial joints is completed by the end of the third month. (206)
A)True
B)False
22

Fetal muscle contractions cause joint movement that prevents the fusion of connective tissue within the joint. (206)
A)True
B)False
23

A joint injury that involves the tearing of ligaments is called a strain. (225)
A)True
B)False
24

Lordosis is an exaggeration of the thoracic curve. (226)
A)True
B)False
25

In rheumatoid arthritis, there is eventual ossification of a joint. (226)
A)True
B)False
26

Gouty arthritis is more common in males than in females. (227)
A)True
B)False
27

Limited movement and the presence of a fibrocartilage pad characterize fibrous joints. (199)
A)True
B)False
28

A serrate suture is the most common type of suture. (197)
A)True
B)False
29

Syndesmoses are fibrous joints that occur between the teeth and the supporting bones of the jaws. (198)
A)True
B)False
30

Flexion is defined as the movement that increases the angle of a joint. (207)
A)True
B)False
31

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that results from aging and irritation of the joints. (226)
A)True
B)False