Question 1

Moving a limb so that it describes a cone in space is called circumduction.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Figure 8.2
Using Figure 8.2, what type of axis does each joint have?
-Joint 4.

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Using Figure 8.2, what type...

Question 3

Which of the following movements does not increase or decrease the angle between bones?

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A)   circumduction
B)   rotation
C)   extension
D)   abductionE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Often people who exercise prudently seem to have fewer bouts with osteoarthritis. Will exercise prevent arthritis? If so, how?

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Exercise does not prevent arth...

Question 5

Figure 8.2
Using Figure 8.2, identify each type of synovial joint by name.
-Joint 6.

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Using Figure 8.2, identify each...

Question 6

Using the functional classification, a freely movable joint would be called a joint.

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The answer of Using the functional classification, a freely movable...

Question 7

Pronation is a much stronger movement than supination.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 8

Synovial joints have five major features. What are they?

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articular cartilage, a joint c...

Question 9

Symphyses are synarthrotic joints designed for strength with flexibility.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 10

A person who has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis would be suffering loss of the synovial fluids.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Connective tissue sacs lined with synovial membranes that act as cushions in places where friction develops are called .

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A)   menisci
B)   tendons
C)   ligaments
D)   bursaeE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

While the fingers can exhibit flexion and extension and other angular motions, the thumb has much greater freedom. Why?

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The thumb's carpometacarpal jo...

Question 13

Articulations permitting only slight degrees of movement are .

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A)   synovial joints
B)   synarthroses
C)   diarthroses
D)   amphiarthrosesE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

The cruciate ligaments of the knee _ .

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A)   attach to each other in their midportions
B)   tend to run parallel to one another
C)   prevent hyperextension of the knee
D)   are also called collateral ligamentsE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Figure 8.1
  Figure 8.2
Using Figure 8.2, what type of axis does each joint have?Using Figure 8.1, match the following:
-Joint (synovial) cavity.

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The answer of  Figure 8.1
  Figure 8.2
Using Figure...

Question 16

In the classification of joints, which of the following is true?

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A)   Synarthrotic joints are slightly movable.
B)   In cartilaginous joints, a joint cavity is present.
C)   Immovable joints are called amphiarthroses.
D)   All synovial joints are freely movable.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Bending your head back until it hurts is an example of .

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A)   extension
B)   hyperextension
C)   circumduction
D)   flexionE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Articular cartilage found at the ends of the long bones serves to .

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A)   form the synovial membrane
B)   attach tendons
C)   produce red blood cells (hemopoiesis) 
D)   provide a smooth surface at the ends of synovial jointsE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Compared to the shoulder, displacements of the hip joints are .

Accepted Answer

A)   rare because of the ligament reinforcement
B)   rare because the rotator cuff stabilizes the hip joint
C)   common due to the weight bearing the hip endures
D)   common in all people who are overweightE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Hinge joints permit movement in only two planes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Joints

Moving a limb so that it describes a cone in space is called circumduction.

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Figure 8.2 Using Figure 8.2, what type of axis does each joint have? -Joint 4.

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Which of the following movements does not increase or decrease the angle between bones?

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Often people who exercise prudently seem to have fewer bouts with osteoarthritis. Will exercise prevent arthritis? If so, how?

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Figure 8.2 Using Figure 8.2, identify each type of synovial joint by name. -Joint 6.

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Using the functional classification, a freely movable joint would be called a joint.

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Pronation is a much stronger movement than supination.

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Synovial joints have five major features. What are they?

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Symphyses are synarthrotic joints designed for strength with flexibility.

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A person who has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis would be suffering loss of the synovial fluids.

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Connective tissue sacs lined with synovial membranes that act as cushions in places where friction develops are called .

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While the fingers can exhibit flexion and extension and other angular motions, the thumb has much greater freedom. Why?

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Articulations permitting only slight degrees of movement are .

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The cruciate ligaments of the knee _ .

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Figure 8.1 Figure 8.2 Using Figure 8.2, what type of axis does each joint have?Using Figure 8.1, match the following: -Joint (synovial) cavity.

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In the classification of joints, which of the following is true?

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Bending your head back until it hurts is an example of .

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Articular cartilage found at the ends of the long bones serves to .

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Compared to the shoulder, displacements of the hip joints are .

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Hinge joints permit movement in only two planes.

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