Question 1

In the temporomandibular joint,a pad of fibrocartilage called the _________ divides the synovial cavity into two separate chambers.

Accepted Answer

A)  meniscus
B)  articular disc
C)  mandibular partition
D)  sphenomandibular ligament
E)  coronoid capsuleF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 2

In the body,a joint serves as a ________ for a long bone.

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A)  fulcrum
B)  lever
C)  effort arm
D)  resistorE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

When protracting the jaw or making small side-to-side movements during chewing,the temporomandibular joint makes ________ movements.

Accepted Answer

A)  rotation
B)  gliding
C)  flexion
D)  extension
E)  circumductionF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

The part of a lever from the fulcrum to the point of effort is called the effort arm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Based on its range of motion,the elbow is classified as a(n) __________ joint.

Accepted Answer

A)  multiaxial
B)  gliding
C)  uniaxial
D)  biaxial
E)  ellipsoidF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 6

Common,wear-and-tear arthritis,in which repeated use of a joint gradually wears down the articular cartilage,is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  gout.
B)  osteoarthritis.
C)  rheumatoid arthritis.
D)  osteopenia.
E)  articular porosis.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

Articular cartilage is composed of hyaline cartilage that lacks a perichondrium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When the angle between articulating bones increases beyond the anatomic position,the movement is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  dislocation.
B)  supination.
C)  hyperextension.
D)  hyperflexion.
E)  hypertrophy.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 9

During development,tissue called ___________ differentiates to form the connective tissues of cartilagenous and fibrous joints.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

When considering leverage,the part of the bone from the muscle attachment to the joint would be the

Accepted Answer

A)  fulcrum.
B)  effort arm.
C)  resistance arm.D) B) and C)
E) A) and C)

Question 11

Imagine that you are designing a two-segment robot arm that has the sole function of bending and straightening at a single joint.When designing the robot joint,which joint in the human body would you try to copy
 What features would your robot joint share with the biological joint
 Would mobility or stability be your priority

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Question 12

Gomphoses

Accepted Answer

A)  contain fluid-filled joint cavities.
B)  are found only in tooth sockets.
C)  consist of sheets of hyaline cartilage.
D)  cover the tendons in the shoulder and coxal joints.
E)  are also called saddle joints.F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Which is not true about synovial joints

Accepted Answer

A)  All articulating bone surfaces are covered with articular cartilage.
B)  Synovial joints are enclosed by fibrous articular capsules.
C)  Synovial fluid is secreted by the synovial membrane.
D)  Ligaments strengthen and reinforce joints.
E)  Blood circulates within the joint cavity to nourish the articular cartilage.F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

The term "diarthrosis" refers to a joint that is

Accepted Answer

A)  immobile.
B)  freely mobile.
C)  fused.
D)  slightly mobile.
E)  dislocated.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 15

The pubic symphysis is classified as a

Accepted Answer

A)  cartilaginous joint and an amphiarthrosis.
B)  fibrous joint and a synarthrosis.
C)  synovial joint and a diarthrosis.
D)  cartilaginous joint and a synarthrosis.
E)  fibrous joint and an amphiarthrosis.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

The joint formed by the axis and atlas that permits the "no" shaking of the head is a _____ joint.

Accepted Answer

A)  condylar
B)  hinge
C)  plane
D)  pivot
E)  saddleF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

The deltoid ligament is also known as the medial ligament.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The glenohumeral joint is more stable than the hip joint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The elbow is considered to be a stable joint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

During development of synovial joints,the articular capsule forms from mesenchymal tissue that is

Accepted Answer

A)  laterally located.
B)  centrally located.C) A) and B)
D) undefined

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Articular cartilage is composed of hyaline cartilage that lacks a perichondrium.

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When the angle between articulating bones increases beyond the anatomic position,the movement is referred to as

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Common,wear-and-tear arthritis,in which repeated use of a joint gradually wears down the articular cartilage,is known as

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The pubic symphysis is classified as a

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When considering leverage,the part of the bone from the muscle attachment to the joint would be the

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The elbow is considered to be a stable joint.

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