Question 1

Classifying joints as synarthrotic, amphiarthrotic, or diarthrotic represents

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A)  location in the body.
B)  the composition of the joint.
C)  the number of bones that the joint affects.
D)  the degree of movement possible at the joint.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Artificial joints are built of

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A)  glucosamine and chondroitin.
B)  silicone polymers for small joints and metals for large joints.
C)  silicone polymers for large joints and metals for small joints.
D)  proteins for small joints and carbohydrates for large joints.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

A synchondrosis

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A)  allows bone growth.
B)  equalizes pressure between vertebrae.
C)  includes a joint capsule.
D)  allows free movement.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

The type of joint that joins the fibula and tibia is called a(n)________.

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Question 5

Kicking a soccer ball is flexion of the leg at the knee joint as the foot draws back and then extension as it contacts the ball.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If the synovial membrane could not secrete synovial fluid,

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A)  the onset of arthritis would be slowed because synovial fluid generates friction within the joint capsule.  
B)  blood would not directly flow into the joint capsule to nourish cartilage.
C)  the cartilage contained within the capsule would not receive nutrients from synovial membrane blood vessels.
D)  new cartilage would not be generated because synovial fluid is a stimulant for cartilage production.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

A synchondrosis is a cartilaginous joint.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

With advancing age, ________ become less elastic as the cross-links that hold collagen molecules together break down.

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Question 9

Movement at the ankle that brings the foot closer to the shin is ________.

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Exam 8: Joints of the Skeletal System

A synchondrosis

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A synchondrosis is a cartilaginous joint.

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Artificial joints are built of

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Kicking a soccer ball is flexion of the leg at the knee joint as the foot draws back and then extension as it contacts the ball.

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Classifying joints as synarthrotic, amphiarthrotic, or diarthrotic represents

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Movement at the ankle that brings the foot closer to the shin is ________.

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If the synovial membrane could not secrete synovial fluid,

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The type of joint that joins the fibula and tibia is called a(n)________.

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With advancing age, ________ become less elastic as the cross-links that hold collagen molecules together break down.

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Exam 8: Joints of the Skeletal System

A synchondrosis

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A synchondrosis is a cartilaginous joint.

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Artificial joints are built of

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Kicking a soccer ball is flexion of the leg at the knee joint as the foot draws back and then extension as it contacts the ball.

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Classifying joints as synarthrotic, amphiarthrotic, or diarthrotic represents

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Movement at the ankle that brings the foot closer to the shin is ________.

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If the synovial membrane could not secrete synovial fluid,

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The type of joint that joins the fibula and tibia is called a(n)________.

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With advancing age, ________ become less elastic as the cross-links that hold collagen molecules together break down.

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