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Cartilaginous joints unite two bones by means of _____.


A) capsules
B) collagen fibers
C) cartilage
D) synovial membranes

E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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A sharp object penetrated a synovial joint. From the following list of structures, select the order in which they were penetrated. (1) tendon or muscle (2) ligament (3) fibrous capsule (4) skin (5) synovial membrane


A) 4, 1, 2, 5, 3
B) 4, 5, 1, 2, 3
C) 4, 3, 2, 5, 1
D) 4, 1, 2, 3, 5
E) 4, 2, 1, 5, 3

F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

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


A) costochondral joint
B) sternum
C) manubrium
D) sternal symphyses
E) sternocostal synchrondrosis

F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

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The type of movement between carpal bones is described as


A) pivot.
B) adduction.
C) extension.
D) flexion.
E) gliding.

F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

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Arthritis is


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) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

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Which of the following is NOT a cartilaginous joint?


A) epiphyseal plates
B) intervertebral disks
C) fontanelles
D) sternocostal joint
E) manubriosternal joint

F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

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Synovial fluid


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) C) and E)

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


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

F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

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


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

F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

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Which of the following statements concerning the ankle joint is true?


A) The calcaneus articulates with the tibia to form this joint.
B) Most common injuries to this joint occur because of a forceful inversion of the foot.
C) A capsule of hyaline cartilage surrounds the joint.
D) The lateral collateral ligament helps to stabilize this joint.
E) It is a pivot joint.

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

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A synchondrosis contains ___ cartilage.


A) synchronous
B) fibrous
C) elastic
D) reticular
E) hyaline

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

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The inability to produce the fluid that keeps most joints moist indicates a disorder of the


A) cruciate ligament.
B) synovial membrane.
C) articular cartilage.
D) bursae.
E) mucus membrane.

F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

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


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

F) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

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Rotating the forearm so that the palm faces anteriorly is called


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

F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

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The subscapular and subacromial bursa are associated with the _________ joint.


A) elbow
B) knee
C) shoulder
D) hip
E) wrist

F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

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The glenoid labrum is part of the _____ joint while the acetabular labrum is part of the _____ joint.


A) elbow; knee
B) shoulder; hip
C) shoulder; knee
D) elbow; hip
E) shoulder; elbow

F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

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


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

F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

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An example of a symphysis is the


A) elbow joint.
B) temporomandibular joint.
C) costovertebral joint.
D) intervertebral joint.
E) sacroiliac joint.

F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

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The epiphyseal plate of a growing bone is actually a temporary joint called a


A) synchondrosis.
B) synostosis.
C) syndesmosis.
D) symphysis.
E) suture.

F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

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The range of motion that can be accomplished at a joint by muscular contraction is range of motion. The amount of motion or movement at a joint when moved by an outside force is the range of motion.

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