Question 1

A patient has a condition in which collagen fibers are incorrectly manufactured and are non-functional. Which types of joints will be most heavily affected?

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A)  Synarthrotic, amphiarthrotic, and diarthrotic joints
B)  Syndesmosis, suture, and gomphosis joints
C)  Synchondrosis, symphysis, and synovial joints
D)  Pivot, condylar, and ellipsoidal jointsE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Moving a part backward is called ________.

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

Question 3

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) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The radial collateral ligament is associated with the

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A)  hip joint.
B)  shoulder joint.
C)  knee joint.
D)  elbow joint.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the causes of common forms of arthritis?

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A)  Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are autoimmune diseases.
B)  Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are caused by effects of aging.
C)  Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease and osteoarthritis is caused by effects of aging.
D)  Rheumatoid arthritis is caused by effects of aging and osteoarthritis is an autoimmune disease.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 6

The basic structure of the knee joint permits flexion and extension.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 7

A sprain involves

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

Question 8

The movement of a limb away from the midline is ________.

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The answer of The movement of a limb away from...

Question 9

The coracohumeral ligament is associated with the

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

Question 10

A fibrous joint in which an interosseous ligament binds bones is a

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A)  synchonrosis.
B)  syndesmosis.
C)  gomphosis.
D)  symphysis.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

A meniscus cushions articulating surfaces of bones.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Cartilaginous joints are connected by

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A)  synovial fluid.
B)  fibrous connective tissue.
C)  hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage.
D)  a joint capsule.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B) C

Question 13

Fluid-filled sacs containing synovial fluid are called

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

Question 14

As you are cooking, you accidentally touch the burner of the stove. You jerk your hand away by contracting muscles in your arm to pull your forearm  toward the arm. This movement is flexion.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Ossification typically completes after age 40.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 16

Types of fibrous joints include

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A)  synarthrotic, amphiarthrotic, and diarthrotic joints.
B)  syndesmosis, suture, and gomphosis joints.
C)  synchondrosis, symphysis, and synovial joints.
D)  pivot, condylar, and ellipsoidal joints.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following correctly pairs a term with its definition?

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A)  Extension-bending the leg at the knee to bring the heel closer to the buttocks
B)  Abduction-lifting the arm out to the side of the body so that it is parallel to the ground
C)  Flexion-bringing the arm from overhead back down to the side of the body
D)  Adduction-moving the arm forward so its is in front of the bodyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Synovial fluid moistens and lubricates the cartilaginous surfaces in a joint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Rotation of the forearms so the palms face upward is called pronation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The pubic symphysis is a fibrous joint.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Joints of the Skeletal System

A patient has a condition in which collagen fibers are incorrectly manufactured and are non-functional. Which types of joints will be most heavily affected?

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Moving a part backward is called ________.

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

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The radial collateral ligament is associated with the

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Which of the following best describes the causes of common forms of arthritis?

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The basic structure of the knee joint permits flexion and extension.

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A sprain involves

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The movement of a limb away from the midline is ________.

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The coracohumeral ligament is associated with the

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A fibrous joint in which an interosseous ligament binds bones is a

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A meniscus cushions articulating surfaces of bones.

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Cartilaginous joints are connected by

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Fluid-filled sacs containing synovial fluid are called

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As you are cooking, you accidentally touch the burner of the stove. You jerk your hand away by contracting muscles in your arm to pull your forearm toward the arm. This movement is flexion.

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Ossification typically completes after age 40.

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Types of fibrous joints include

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Which of the following correctly pairs a term with its definition?

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Synovial fluid moistens and lubricates the cartilaginous surfaces in a joint.

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Rotation of the forearms so the palms face upward is called pronation.

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The pubic symphysis is a fibrous joint.

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