Question 1

The hip joint has less freedom of movement than the shoulder joint because

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A)  the joint capsule of the hip is surrounded by muscles and the shoulder is not.
B)  the articulating parts of the hip are closer than those of the shoulder.
C)  the hip joint capsule is less elastic than the shoulder.
D)  the hip has more supportive ligaments than the shoulder.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Movements permitted by the elbow joint between the humerus and the ulna are

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A)  adduction,flexion,and extension.
B)  movement in any plane.
C)  flexion and extension.
D)  rotation and circumduction.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

The joint between adjacent vertebral bodies is a

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A)  symphysis that is amphiarthrotic.
B)  symphysis that is synarthrotic.
C)  symphysis that is diarthrotiC.
D)  synovial that is synarthrotic.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following terms and descriptions is correctly paired?

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A)  Extension-bending the leg at the knee or decreasing the angle between the upper and lower leg
B)  Abduction-lifting the arm horizontally to form a right angle with the side of the body or moving a part away from the midline
C)  Flexion-straightening parts at a joint so that the angle between them is increased
D)  Adduction-moving a part in a circle or returning the arm from the horizontal position to the front of the bodyE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Most of the joints in the ankle and wrist are

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A)  hinge joints.
B)  pivot joints.
C)  plane joints.
D)  condylar joints.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

The synovial membrane reabsorbs fluid and may help remove substances from an infected joint cavity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A sprain involves

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A)  inflammation of bursae.
B)  overstretched or torn ligaments and tendons in a joint.
C)  dislocation of bones in joint.
D)  overuse of a joint.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

In which of the following is rotational movement possible?

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A)  Ball-and-socket joint
B)  Condylar joint
C)  Hinge joint
D)  Pelvic jointE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

A __________ joins the fibula and tibia.

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Question 10

In a push-up,the elbow joint flexes as the person lowers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A saddle joint forms between bones whose articulating surfaces have both convex and concave regions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Activity and exercise

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A)  make joints more vulnerable to injury.
B)  hasten osteoarthritis.
C)  keep joints functional longer.
D)  increase joint stiffness.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Fibrous joints are the first to change with age.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Fibrocartilage discs that divide the joint into two compartments are called

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A)  menisci.
B)  bursae.
C)  tendons.
D)  ligaments.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

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

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The answer of With advancing age,________ become less elastic as...

Question 16

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) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

A yoga move in which a foot is grasped and the lower limb brought upwards so the foot touches the buttock is an example of ______.

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The answer of A yoga move in which a foot...

Question 18

The rotator cuff of the shoulder is composed mainly of

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A)  adipose and epithelial tissue.
B)  articular cartilage.
C)  epithelium and loose connective tissue.
D)  tendons and fibrous connective tissue.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Moving a part backward is called ______.

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The answer of Moving a part backward is called ______....

Question 20

A movement that brings the foot closer to the shin is a(n)

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A)  extension.
B)  abduction.
C)  plantar flexion.
D)  dorsiflexion.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 8: Joints of the Skeletal System

Which of the following terms and descriptions is correctly paired?

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Fibrocartilage discs that divide the joint into two compartments are called

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The synovial membrane reabsorbs fluid and may help remove substances from an infected joint cavity.

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A __________ joins the fibula and tibia.

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A saddle joint forms between bones whose articulating surfaces have both convex and concave regions.

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The joint between adjacent vertebral bodies is a

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In a push-up,the elbow joint flexes as the person lowers.

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The hip joint has less freedom of movement than the shoulder joint because

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In which of the following is rotational movement possible?

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A movement that brings the foot closer to the shin is a(n)

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Fibrous joints are the first to change with age.

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Movements permitted by the elbow joint between the humerus and the ulna are

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The rotator cuff of the shoulder is composed mainly of

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A synchondrosis

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Moving a part backward is called ______.

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A yoga move in which a foot is grasped and the lower limb brought upwards so the foot touches the buttock is an example of ______.

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A sprain involves

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Activity and exercise

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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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Most of the joints in the ankle and wrist are

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