Question 1

In the human body,joints start to form by the _________ week of embryonic development.

Accepted Answer

A)  4th
B)  8th
C)  6th
D)  10th
E)  12thF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 2

Which is not a correct pairing of a joint with its classification?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tibiofemoral - hinge
B)  Glenohumeral - ball and socket
C)  Trapezium and first metacarpal - saddle
D)  Intertarsal - condylar
E)  Proximal radioulnar - pivotF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

In the temporomandibular joint,a pad of fibrocartilage called the _________ divides the synovial cavity into two separate chambers.

Accepted Answer

A)  meniscus
B)  articular disc
C)  mandibular partition
D)  sphenomandibular ligament
E)  coronoid capsuleF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

Which is not true about synovial joints?

Accepted Answer

A)  All articulating bone surfaces are covered with articular cartilage.
B)  Synovial joints are enclosed by fibrous articular capsules.
C)  Synovial fluid is secreted by the synovial membrane.
D)  Ligaments strengthen and reinforce joints.
E)  Blood circulates within the joint cavity to nourish the articular cartilage.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

Which ligament is responsible for holding the head of the radius in place?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anular ligament
B)  Ulnar collateral ligament
C)  Radial collateral ligament
D)  Transverse humeral ligament
E)  Deltoid ligamentF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

In fibrous joints,the articulating surfaces are held together by

Accepted Answer

A)  dense regular connective tissue.
B)  areolar connective tissue.
C)  dense irregular connective tissue.
D)  fibrocartilage.
E)  articular cartilage.F) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 7

Rotation of the forearm so as to direct the palm anteriorly (as in anatomic position) is called

Accepted Answer

A)  abduction.
B)  pronation.
C)  eversion.
D)  supination.
E)  protraction.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Moderate exercise improves the health of joints by increasing the flow of synovial fluid in and out of the articular cartilage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which does not correctly pair a movement with its opposing movement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flexion - extension
B)  Abduction - adduction
C)  Pronation - supination
D)  Elevation - retraction
E)  Dorsiflexion - plantar flexionF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

At the knee,a bone called the ____________ is embedded within the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At the knee,a bone called the ____________...

Question 11

Which is not a function of synovial fluid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nourishes osteocytes
B)  Lubricates articulating surfaces
C)  Removes wastes
D)  Serves as shock absorber
E)  Distributes stress forces across articular surfacesF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Exam 9: Articulations

Which is not a correct pairing of a joint with its classification?

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Which is not true about synovial joints?

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In the temporomandibular joint,a pad of fibrocartilage called the _________ divides the synovial cavity into two separate chambers.

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In the human body,joints start to form by the _________ week of embryonic development.

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Which ligament is responsible for holding the head of the radius in place?

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Rotation of the forearm so as to direct the palm anteriorly (as in anatomic position) is called

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At the knee,a bone called the ____________ is embedded within the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle.

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Which is not a function of synovial fluid?

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Moderate exercise improves the health of joints by increasing the flow of synovial fluid in and out of the articular cartilage.

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In fibrous joints,the articulating surfaces are held together by

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Which does not correctly pair a movement with its opposing movement?

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Exam 9: Articulations

Which is not a correct pairing of a joint with its classification?

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Which is not true about synovial joints?

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In the temporomandibular joint,a pad of fibrocartilage called the _________ divides the synovial cavity into two separate chambers.

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In the human body,joints start to form by the _________ week of embryonic development.

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Which ligament is responsible for holding the head of the radius in place?

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Rotation of the forearm so as to direct the palm anteriorly (as in anatomic position) is called

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At the knee,a bone called the ____________ is embedded within the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle.

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Which is not a function of synovial fluid?

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Moderate exercise improves the health of joints by increasing the flow of synovial fluid in and out of the articular cartilage.

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In fibrous joints,the articulating surfaces are held together by

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Which does not correctly pair a movement with its opposing movement?

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