Question 1

Bursae are found in all of the following areas,except

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A)  tendon sheaths.
B)  beneath the skin covering a bone.
C)  within connective tissue exposed to friction or pressure.
D)  around blood vessels.
E)  around many synovial joints.F) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

Syndesmosis is to ligament as symphysis is to

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A)  fibrous cartilage.
B)  dense regular connective tissue.
C)  periodontal ligament.
D)  rigid cartilaginous bridge.
E)  completely fused.F) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

A synovial joint is an example of a(n)

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A)  synarthrosis.
B)  amphiarthrosis.
C)  diarthrosis.
D)  symphysis.
E)  syndesmosis.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 4

________ subdivide synovial cavities,channel the flow of synovial fluid,and allow for variations in the shapes of the articular surfaces. (Note: Be sure to capitalize the first letter of your answer).

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Question 5

The movements known as dorsiflexion and plantar flexion involve moving the

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A)  hand.
B)  arm.
C)  foot.
D)  leg.
E)  hip.F) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 6

A common injury to the ankle occurs by excessive turning of the sole inward,termed

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A)  eversion.
B)  protraction.
C)  dorsiflexion.
D)  plantar flexion.
E)  inversion.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

The elbow joint is extremely stable because

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A)  the ulna and humerus interlock.
B)  the articular capsule is thin.
C)  the capsule lacks ligaments.
D)  several muscles support the joint capsule.
E)  the joint lacks bursae.F) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 8

The joints that are subjected to the greatest load are found in the

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A)  ankles.
B)  knees.
C)  hands.
D)  spine.
E)  hips.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

The joint that permits the greatest range of mobility of any joint in the body is the ________ joint.

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A)  hip
B)  shoulder
C)  elbow
D)  knee
E)  wristF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 10

The ligaments that limit the anterior-posterior movement of the femur and maintain the alignment of the femoral and tibial condyles are the ________ ligaments.

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A)  cruciate
B)  fibular collateral
C)  patellar
D)  popliteal
E)  tibial collateralF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

A herniated disc occurs when the

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A)  nucleus pulposus breaks through the anulus fibrosus.
B)  disc slips out from between the adjacent vertebrae.
C)  adjacent bones fuse.
D)  knee is hyperextended.
E)  inner core of the disc is squeezed to one side.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Figure 9-1 Bones of the Wrist and Hand
Use Figure 9-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the type of joint at label "2."

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A)  hinge
B)  condylar
C)  gliding
D)  saddle
E)  pivotF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

The movement of a body part downward is called ________.

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Question 14

A slightly movable joint is a(n)

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A)  synarthrosis.
B)  diarthrosis.
C)  amphiarthrosis.
D)  gomphosis.
E)  synostosis.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

The ligament that provides support to the front of the knee joint is the ________ ligament.

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A)  anterior cruciate
B)  posterior cruciate
C)  patellar
D)  popliteal
E)  tibial collateralF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

Small pockets of synovial fluid that reduce friction and act as a shock absorber where ligaments and tendons rub against other tissues are called ________.

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Question 17

The shoulder joint,or ________ joint,permits the greatest range of motion of any joint.

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Question 18

When the triceps brachii muscle contracts,what movements does it produce?

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The triceps brachii attaches t...

Question 19

Which type of joint is found between the carpal bones?

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A)  saddle
B)  gliding
C)  hinge
D)  ball-and-socket
E)  pivotF) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 20

Which of the following movements would you associate with chewing food?

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A)  elevation
B)  abduction
C)  flexion
D)  pronation
E)  circumductionF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Exam 9: Articulations

Small pockets of synovial fluid that reduce friction and act as a shock absorber where ligaments and tendons rub against other tissues are called ________.

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Which of the following movements would you associate with chewing food?

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The joints that are subjected to the greatest load are found in the

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Bursae are found in all of the following areas,except

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A slightly movable joint is a(n)

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The movements known as dorsiflexion and plantar flexion involve moving the

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Which type of joint is found between the carpal bones?

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A common injury to the ankle occurs by excessive turning of the sole inward,termed

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The movement of a body part downward is called ________.

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Figure 9-1 Bones of the Wrist and Hand Use Figure 9-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the type of joint at label "2."

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Syndesmosis is to ligament as symphysis is to

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A herniated disc occurs when the

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A synovial joint is an example of a(n)

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The elbow joint is extremely stable because

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________ subdivide synovial cavities,channel the flow of synovial fluid,and allow for variations in the shapes of the articular surfaces. (Note: Be sure to capitalize the first letter of your answer).

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The ligaments that limit the anterior-posterior movement of the femur and maintain the alignment of the femoral and tibial condyles are the ________ ligaments.

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When the triceps brachii muscle contracts,what movements does it produce?

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The shoulder joint,or ________ joint,permits the greatest range of motion of any joint.

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The ligament that provides support to the front of the knee joint is the ________ ligament.

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The joint that permits the greatest range of mobility of any joint in the body is the ________ joint.

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