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A chapter from the textbook 'anatomy & physiology: the unity of form and function' by saladin (7th edition). It covers various topics related to the structure and function of joints in the human body. The chapter includes detailed questions and answers on different types of joints, their classification, and associated structures. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the skeletal system, particularly the joints. The document delves into the characteristics, movements, and disorders related to different joint types, such as fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial joints. It also discusses the biomechanics of joint function, including the concept of levers and the role of ligaments and bursae. This resource would be valuable for students studying human anatomy and physiology, as well as those interested in the musculoskeletal system and its functional aspects.
Typology: Exams
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Which of the following is not a fibrous joint?
A) suture
B) syndesmosis
C) gomphosis
D) synchondrosis - ANS-D) synchondrosis
The joint between the parietal bones is functionally classified as what type of joint?
A) synovial
B) synchrondosis
C) cartilaginous
D) synarthrosis - ANS-D) synarthrosis
Synovial joints may be either diarthroses or
A) synovial.
B) synarthroses.
C) fibrous. - ANS-A) synovial.
Immovable fibrous joints in the skull are called
A) sutures.
B) syndesmoses.
C) synchondroses.
D) None of the above. - ANS-A) sutures.
If a suture completely ossifies, it would then be a ________________.
A) synostosis
B) synchondrosis
C) syndesmosis
D) symphysis - ANS-A) synostosis
The type of joint known as gomphoses is found in what part of the body?
A) the cranium
B) the leg
C) the thumb
D) the tooth sockets - ANS-D) the tooth sockets
An example of the type of joint known as a symphysis can be found between the
A) left and right pubic bones.
B) tooth and its socket.
C) tibia and the fibula.
D) tibia and the patella. - ANS-A) left and right pubic bones.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a synovial joint?
A) synovial fluid
B) fibrous capsule
C) collagen fibers crossing the articulation (joint)
D) synovial membrane - ANS-C) collagen fibers crossing the articulation (joint)
An example of a first-class lever in the body is around this joint.
A) atlanto-occipital
B) talocrural
C) parietal and occipital
D) ulna and humerus
E) temporomandibular - ANS-A) atlanto-occipital
The type of joint that is functionally classified as one that is freely moveable is a(n)
A) diarthrosis.
B) amphiarthrosis.
C) synarthrosis. - ANS-A) diarthrosis.
The fibrous capsule is one component of what type of joint?
A) fibrous
B) synovial
C) symphysis
D) suture - ANS-B) synovial
This is an example of a hinge joint.
A) trapeziometacarpal
B) radiocarpal
C) interphalangeal
D) shoulder - ANS-C) interphalangeal
The rotation of the forearm so that the palm faces posteriorly is called ________________.
A) pronation
B) supination
C) inversion
D) eversion - ANS-A) pronation
This disease is marked by an autoimmune attack on joint tissues, causes severe joint deformity, pain, and disability.
A) rheumatoid arthritis
B) osteoarthritis
C) bursitis
D) tendinitis
E) gout - ANS-A) rheumatoid arthritis
Which of the following is not a bursa that is associated with the shoulder joint?
A) subacromial
B) subcoracoid
C) subclavicular
D) subscapular
E) subdeltoid - ANS-C) subclavicular
Which of the following is not part of the TMJ?
A) articular disc
B) temporomandibular ligament
C) acromion process
D) mandibular fossa - ANS-C) acromion process
The glenoid cavity is deepened by a ring of fibrocartilage called the
A) glenohumeral ligament.
B) glenoid labrum.
C) coracohumeral ligament.
D) transverse humeral ligament. - ANS-B) glenoid labrum.
The hinge joint of the elbow contains which of the following?
A) humeroulnar joint
B) distal radioulnar joint
C) proximal radioulnar joint
D) glenohumeral joint - ANS-A) humeroulnar joint
The humeroscapular joint is a ________ joint.
A) hinge
B) condyloid
C) ball-and-socket
D) gliding - ANS-C) ball-and-socket
Uric acid crystal formation in joints is associated with what disease?
A) osteoarthritis
B) rheumatoid arthritis
C) gout
D) osteofascitis - ANS-C) gout
What do sutures, gomphoses, and syndesmoses have in common?
a) These are joints found only in the appendicular skeleton.
b) These are joints found only in the axial skeleton.
c) These are all bony joints.
d) These are all fibrous joints. - ANS-d) These are all fibrous joints.
The joint between the diaphyses of the radius and ulna is a __________.
a) syndesmosis
b) synchondrosis
c) symphysis
d) gomphosis - ANS-a) syndesmosis
The joint between the L2 and L3 vertebrae is a __________.
a) synostosis
b) gomphosis
c) synchondrosis
d) symphysis - ANS-d) symphysis
The study of joint structure, function, and dysfunction is called __________.
a) kinesiology
b) arthrology
c) osteology
d) biomechanics - ANS-b) arthrology
Coronal, sagittal, and lambdoid are examples of __________.
a) syndesmoses
b) gomphoses
c) serrate sutures
d) plane sutures - ANS-c) serrate sutures
The least movable joints are _____________ joints.
s) synchondrosis
b) syndesmosis
c) gomphosis
d) synostosis - ANS-d) synostosis
The most movable joints are ___________ joints.
a) symphysis
b) synovial
c) syndesmosis
d) gomphosis - ANS-b) synovial
The smooth, connective tissue lining that covers the opposing bony surfaces of a synovial joint is called __________.
a) articular cartilage
b) a ligament
c) the fibrous capsule
d) a synovial membrane - ANS-a) articular cartilage
A(n) __________ is a sac of fluid associated with a synovial joint.
a) articular sac
b) synovial vesicle
c) bursa
d) meniscus - ANS-c) bursa
Which of the following is true regarding joints that are first-class levers?
a) Their mechanical advantage may be either greater or less than 1.0.
b) Their mechanical advantage is always less than 1.0.
c) Their output force is always greater than the input force.
d) Their resistance is between the joint (fulcrum) and the distal end of the bone (effort). - ANS-a) Their mechanical advantage may be either greater or less than 1.0.
One example of a multiaxial joint is the __________ joint.
a) proximal radioulnar
b) metatarsophalangeal
c) humeroulnar
d) humeroscapular - ANS-d) humeroscapular
When you walk up the stairs, your hip and knee joints __________ to lift your body weight.
a) rotate
b) extend
c) adduct
d) flex - ANS-b) extend
When you hold out your hands with the palms up, __________ your wrists will tip your palms toward you.
a) hyperextending
b) circumducting
c) rotating
d) flexing - ANS-d) flexing
While standing, looking up at the stars requires __________.
a) elevation of the mandible
b) extension of the neck
c) hyperextension of the neck
d) dorsiflexion of the neck - ANS-c) hyperextension of the neck
If you stand on tiptoes to reach something high, you are performing __________ at the ankle.
a) plantar flexion
b) abduction
c) opposition
d) dorsiflexion - ANS-a) plantar flexion
With the elbow and wrist extended, painting a circle on a canvas requires __________ of the shoulder.
a) rotation
b) circumduction
c) extension
d) flexion - ANS-b) circumduction
A monoaxial joint, like the elbow, is capable of which one of the following movements?
a) Circumduction
b) Supination and pronation
c) Flexion and extension
d) Abduction - ANS-c) Flexion and extension
The rotator cuff tendons enclose the shoulder joint on all sides except _______________, which partly explains the nature of most shoulder dislocations.
a) anteriorly
b) posteriorly
c) superiorly
d) inferiorly - ANS-d) inferiorly
The ligament that attaches the lateral femoral epicondyle to the fibula is called the __________.
a) anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
b) posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
c) fibular (lateral) collateral ligament (LCL)
d) tibial (medial) collateral ligament (MCL) - ANS-c) fibular (lateral) collateral ligament (LCL)
The fibrocartilage pad between the medial condyle of the femur and the medial condyle of the tibia is called the __________.
a) anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
b) posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
c) infrapatellar bursa
d) medial meniscus - ANS-d) medial meniscus