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8: Joints
Multiple-Choice Quiz (Level I)
Multiple-Choice Quiz (Level I)
Multiple-Choice Quiz (Level I)
This activity contains 26 questions.
A ligamentous connection such as between the bones of the lower leg is called a
syndesmosis.
symphysis.
gomphosis.
synchondrosis.
synostosis.
A movement towards the midline of the body is called
flexion.
extension.
adduction.
abduction.
inversion.
A suture would be an example of a(n)
symphysis.
amphiarthrosis.
syndesmosis.
diarthrosis.
synarthrosis.
A synovial joint is an example of a(n)
diarthrosis.
syndesmosis.
symphysis.
amphiarthrosis.
synarthrosis.
A twisting motion of the foot that turns the sole inward is called
dorsiflexion.
protraction.
inversion.
eversion.
plantar flexion.
An immovable joint is a(n)
symphysis.
diarthrosis.
syndesmosis.
synarthrosis.
amphiarthrosis.
Bursae may be located in all but which of the following areas?
Around most synovial joints
Tendon sheaths
Beneath the skin covering a bone
Around blood vessels
Within connective tissue exposed to friction or pressure
Decreasing the angle between bones is called
flexion.
abduction.
adduction.
extension.
hyperextension.
In an monoaxial articulation
movement can occur in only one axis.
no movement is possible.
only circumduction is possible.
movement can occur in all three axes.
movement can occur in only two axes.
Nodding your head up and down is an example of
pronation and supination.
lateral and medial rotation.
circumduction.
flexion and extension.
protraction and retraction.
Osteoarthritis is considered
a non-inflammatory type of arthritis, referred to as degenerative joint disease or "wear-and-tear arthritis".
an inflammation of tendon sheath.
an inflammation of a bursa.
a chronic inflammatory disorder with an insidious onset.
The elbow joint is an example of a(n) ________ joint.
saddle
pivot
ellipsoidal
hinge
gliding
The intercarpal articulations are _________ joints.
saddle
ball-and-socket
hinge
gliding or plane
ellipsoidal
The joint at the base of the thumb is an example of a(n) _______ joint.
gliding
hinge
ellipsoidal
pivot
saddle
The joint that permits the greatest range of mobility of any joint in the body is the ________ joint.
hip
knee
elbow
wrist
shoulder
The lateral surface of the knee joint is reinforced by the ______ ligament(s).
fibular collateral
tibial collateral
patella
cruciate
popliteal
The ligament that provides support to the front of the knee joint is the ______ ligament.
tibial collateral
anterior cruciate
popliteal
patellar
posterior cruciate
The ligaments that limit the anterior-posterior movement of the femur and maintain the alignment of the femoral and tibial condyles are the______ ligaments.
tibial collateral
fibular collateral
popliteal
patella
cruciate
The movements known as dorsiflexion and plantar flexion involve moving the
foot.
hip.
leg.
hand.
arm.
Which of the following is NOT a function of synovial fluid?
Increases osmotic pressure within joint
Shock absorption
Protects articular cartilages
Lubrication
The epiphyseal growth plate is an example of a(n)
symphysis.
amphiarthrosis.
gomphosis.
synchondrosis.
Why are there no blood vessels inside the joint cavity of synovial joints?
Movement would damage the delicate blood vessels.
Hyaluronic acid would react with blood.
Blood would pool and limit the movement of the joint.
Blood would prevent production of articular cartilage.
Which of the following is NOT a synovial joint?
Acromioclavicular joint
Costosternal joint
Glenohumeral joint
Talocrural joint
Rotation at the proximal radioulnar joint causes the thumb to move from lateral to medial positions. The term for this special type of rotation is
opposition.
retraction.
supination.
pronation.
A common sports injury involves the forceful inversion of the ankle joint in which the ligaments are stretched. This type of injury is classified as a
strain.
dislocation.
sprain.
subluxation
Which of the following is ONLY possible at the thumb?
opposition.
extension.
flexion.
adduction.
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