Question 1

What does structure "E" represent on the diagram?

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A)   tendon
B)   articular cartilage
C)   bursa
D)   fibrous capsule
E)   synovial membraneF) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 2

Raul's father tells him not to slouch, and to put his shoulders back. What specifically must Raul do to improve his posture?

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A)   laterally rotate his humerus
B)   medially rotate his humerus
C)   depress his scapulae
D)   retract his scapulaeE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

The anterior cruciate ligament prevents _____ displacement of the tibia.

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A)   anterior
B)   posterior
C)   lateral
D)   medial
E)   radialF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

A tennis player goes to the doctor and is told he has a torn rotator cuff. He has injured his

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A)   neck.
B)   shoulder.
C)   hip.
D)   knee.
E)   elbow.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Turning a structure around its longitudinal axis is called

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A)   circumduction.
B)   rotation.
C)   hyperextension.
D)   supination.
E)   pronation.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E) B

Question 6

This type of joint is multiaxial allowing a wide range of movement.

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A)   saddle
B)   hinge
C)   pivot
D)   plane
E)   ball and socketF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following is a synovial joint?

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A)   atlanto-occipital
B)   epiphyseal plate
C)   costosternal joint
D)   tibiofibular joint
E)   intervertebral diskF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Moving the mandible to the side as when grinding the teeth is

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A)   lateral flexion.
B)   lateral excursion.
C)   elevation.
D)   inversion.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Rotating the forearm so that the palm faces posteriorly is called

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A)   circumduction.
B)   rotation.
C)   hyperextension.
D)   supination.
E)   pronation.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

Pain in a synovial joint such as the hip can occur because of irritation of the nerves in the

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A)   fibrous capsule of the joint.
B)   articular cartilage of the femur.
C)   synovial fluid.
D)   joint cavity.
E)   bone.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

The knee joint is an example of a _____ joint.

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A)   plane
B)   saddle
C)   pivot
D)   ball and socket
E)   complex ellipsoidF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 12

The muscles that hold the humeral head within the glenoid cavity are collectively called the

Accepted Answer

A)   sunacromial bursae.
B)   rotator cuff.
C)   glenoid labrum.
D)   coracohumeral ligament.
E)   deltoid muscle.F) D) and E)
G) A) and D) B

Question 13

The type of movements where one linear part of the body bends relative to another part would be ______ movements.

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A)   circular
B)   angular
C)   linear
D)   glidingE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

The thick fibrocartilage disks found in the knee joint are called

Accepted Answer

A)   bursae.
B)   ligaments.
C)   tendon sheaths.
D)   menisci.
E)   intraknee disks.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C) D

Question 15

The figure illustrates a posterior view of the right knee joint. What does "B" 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 E)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

Rheumatoid arthritis 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) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)   anterior fontanel
B)   posterior fontanel
C)   parietal bone
D)   sagittal suture
E)   occipital boneF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 18

Which of the following does NOT occur due to the effects of aging on the joints?

Accepted Answer

A)   decreased range of motion
B)   decreased flexibility and elasticity
C)   increased production of synovial fluid
D)   weakening of muscles
E)   decreased tissue repairF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

Ellipsoid joints

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A)   are multiaxial joints.
B)   are found between adjacent vertebra.
C)   are actually modified ball and socket joints.
D)   allow free rotation.
E)   are modified pivot joints.F) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 20

The opposite of extension is

Accepted Answer

A)   inversion.
B)   protraction.
C)   elevation.
D)   pronation.
E)   flexion.F) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Exam 8: Joints and Movement

What does structure "E" represent on the diagram?

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Raul's father tells him not to slouch, and to put his shoulders back. What specifically must Raul do to improve his posture?

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The anterior cruciate ligament prevents _____ displacement of the tibia.

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A tennis player goes to the doctor and is told he has a torn rotator cuff. He has injured his

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Turning a structure around its longitudinal axis is called

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This type of joint is multiaxial allowing a wide range of movement.

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Which of the following is a synovial joint?

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Moving the mandible to the side as when grinding the teeth is

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Rotating the forearm so that the palm faces posteriorly is called

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Pain in a synovial joint such as the hip can occur because of irritation of the nerves in the

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The knee joint is an example of a _____ joint.

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The muscles that hold the humeral head within the glenoid cavity are collectively called the

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The type of movements where one linear part of the body bends relative to another part would be ______ movements.

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The thick fibrocartilage disks found in the knee joint are called

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

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Rheumatoid arthritis is

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

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Which of the following does NOT occur due to the effects of aging on the joints?

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Ellipsoid joints

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The opposite of extension is

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