Question 1

Osteoarthritis usually is caused by

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A)   wear and tear of the joint.
B)   increased uric acid in the blood.
C)   an autoimmune disorder.
D)   a bacterial infection in the joint.
E)   bursitis.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following statements concerning bursae is true?

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A)   They are filled with air.
B)   They are a cellular cushion.
C)   They carry blood vessels to joints.
D)   They are formed by an extension of the synovial membrane.
E)   They bind tendons to ligaments.F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

The figure illustrates a posterior view of the right knee joint. What does "D" represent?

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A)   medial (tibial)  collateral ligament (MCL) 
B)   posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) 
C)   anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) 
D)   lateral (fibular)  collateral ligament (LCL) 
E)   lateral meniscusF) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

The fibrous capsule

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A)   is a double layer of tissue that encloses a joint.
B)   is a thin lubricating film covering the surface of a joint.
C)   provides a smooth surface where bones meet.
D)   is a layer of tissue that is continuous with the periosteum.
E)   lines the joint everywhere except over the articular cartilage.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Lyme disease is

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A)   a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks.
B)   an inflammation of any joint.
C)   a metabolic disorder caused by increased uric acid in blood.
D)   a condition that may involve an autoimmune disease.
E)   the most common type of arthritis.F) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 6

The figure illustrates bones, fontanels, and sutures on the fetal skull. What does "D" represent?

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A)   anterior fontanel
B)   posterior fontanel
C)   parietal bone
D)   sagittal suture
E)   occipital boneF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

The opposite of supination is

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A)   inversion.
B)   protraction.
C)   elevation.
D)   pronation.
E)   flexion.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 8

In a syndesmosis

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A)   there is an osseous union between the bones of the joint.
B)   the bones are held together by ligaments called interosseous membranes.
C)   it is not unusual to find discs of cartilage.
D)   no movement occurs.
E)   there is a great range of motion.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

The figure illustrates the joints and bones of the rib cage. What does "D" represent?

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A)   costochondral joint
B)   sternum
C)   manubrium
D)   sternal symphyses
E)   sternocostal synchrondrosisF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 10

Turning the ankle so that the plantar surface faces laterally is

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A)   eversion.
B)   inversion.
C)   supination.
D)   retraction.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

The tightness of the ligaments at each joint is the only limiting factor of movement at that joint.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Delores is seeing a neurologist for severe inflammation in a specific type of joint. Which of these joints would be most likely to cause problems with the spinal cord?

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A)   cubital joint
B)   glenohumeral joint
C)   atlantoaxial joint
D)   sternoclavicular joint
E)   talocrural jointF) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 13

The figure illustrates the joints and bones of the rib cage. What does "B" represent?

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A)   costochondral joint
B)   sternum
C)   manubrium
D)   sternal symphyses
E)   sternocostal synchrondrosisF) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 14

The synovial membrane

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A)   is a double layer of tissue that encloses a joint.
B)   is a thin lubricating film covering the surface of a joint.
C)   provides a smooth surface where bones meet.
D)   is a layer of tissue that is continuous with the periosteum.
E)   lines the joint everywhere except over the articular cartilage.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

Hyaluronic acid

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A)   contributes to the rigidity of a joint.
B)   is found in the synovial membrane.
C)   is responsible for the lubricating properties of synovial fluid.
D)   makes up most of the matrix of hyaline cartilage.
E)   makes surfaces rough.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

The figure illustrates structures in the right temporomandibular joint (lateral view) . What does "D" represent?

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A)   lateral ligament
B)   mandible
C)   zygomatic arch
D)   styloid process
E)   stylomandibular ligamentF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

Abnormal forced extension beyond normal range of motion is called

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A)   circumduction.
B)   rotation.
C)   hyperextension.
D)   supination.
E)   pronation.F) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 18

The opposite of depression is

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A)   inversion.
B)   protraction.
C)   elevation.
D)   pronation.
E)   flexion.F) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 19

The figure illustrates a posterior view of the right knee joint. What does "A" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)   medial (tibial)  collateral ligament (MCL) 
B)   posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) 
C)   anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) 
D)   lateral (fibular)  collateral ligament (LCL) 
E)   lateral meniscusF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

Most of the joints in the appendicular skeleton are _____ joints.

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A)   fibrous
B)   immovable
C)   synovial
D)   cartilaginous
E)   inarticulateF) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Exam 8: Joints and Movement

The figure illustrates the joints and bones of the rib cage. What does "B" represent?

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The opposite of depression is

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The synovial membrane

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Turning the ankle so that the plantar surface faces laterally is

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Abnormal forced extension beyond normal range of motion is called

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The fibrous capsule

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The figure illustrates a posterior view of the right knee joint. What does "D" represent?

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Which of the following statements concerning bursae is true?

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Most of the joints in the appendicular skeleton are _____ joints.

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The opposite of supination is

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The figure illustrates a posterior view of the right knee joint. What does "A" represent?

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Lyme disease is

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The tightness of the ligaments at each joint is the only limiting factor of movement at that joint.

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Delores is seeing a neurologist for severe inflammation in a specific type of joint. Which of these joints would be most likely to cause problems with the spinal cord?

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Hyaluronic acid

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The figure illustrates bones, fontanels, and sutures on the fetal skull. What does "D" represent?

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The figure illustrates the joints and bones of the rib cage. What does "D" represent?

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In a syndesmosis

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Osteoarthritis usually is caused by

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The figure illustrates structures in the right temporomandibular joint (lateral view) . What does "D" represent?

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