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1
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Name the only meniscus-ligamentous attachment.

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medial meniscus to MCL of knee

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Which rib articulates with the fourth sternal segment and the xiphoid process?

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rib 7

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Name the ligament that prevents anterior displacement of the tibia relative to the femur.

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ACL

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What type of joint is the knee joint?

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synovial - pivot-hinge

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5
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What movements do the midcarpal joints make possible?

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flexion, abduction of hand

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6
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Name the bursa of the knee that permits full flexion and extension.

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suprapatellar bursa

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7
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Name the joint type that usually has an articular capsule and permits at least one axis of free motion.

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synovial (or diarthroidal) joint

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Name the ligament that attaches the head of a rib with a vertebral body.

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radiate ligament

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9
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Which joint is most responsible for head flexion?

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atlantooccipital

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10
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Where does the anterior tibiofibular ligament attach?

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anterior head of the fibula and the anterolateral aspect of the condyle of the tibia

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Which articular surfaces make up the humeroulnar joint?

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trochlea of the humerus with trochlear notch of the ulna

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12
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Which intra-articular ligament of the knee prevents posterior displacement of the femur relative to the tibia?

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ACL

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13
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What name is given to the outer portion of an intervertebral disc?

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annulus fibrosus

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14
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What type of joint is the talocacaneonavicular joint?

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synovial: ball and socket

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15
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Name the ligament that prevents the humerus from being displaced upwards.

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coracoacromial ligament

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16
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Which structures limit movement of the sacroiliac joint?

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sacrotuberous and sacrospinous ligaments

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17
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which articular surfaces make up the proximal radioulnar joint?

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proximal head of the radius and the radial notch of the ulna

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18
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What kind of joint is the wrist (radiocarpal) joint?

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synovial: condyloid (aka ellipsoidal)

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What type of joint is the distal radioulnar joint?

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synovial: pivot (aka trochoid)

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20
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What type of joint are the intermetacarpal joints?

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synovial: plane (aka arthroidal, gliding)

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What type of joint is the tarsometatarsal joint?

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synovial: plane

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What kind of joint is fibrous and immovable (or only slightly movable)?

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synarthrosis

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23
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What kind of joint is the costovertebral joint?

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synovial: plane

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24
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Which ligament supports the head of the talus?

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spring ligament (aka plantar calcaneonavicular ligament)

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25
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Name the ligament that limits hyperextension of the knee.

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ACL

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26
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What kind of fibrous joint has a peg-like process that fits into a hole?

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gomphosis

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27
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What type of joint is the humeroulnar joint?

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synovial: hinge

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28
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What kind of joint is the talocrural joint?

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synovial: hinge

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29
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Name the joints where inversion and eversion of the foot occurs.

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talocalcaneonavicular joint and talocalcaneal joint

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30
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What type of joint are the proximal and distal radioulnar joints?

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synovial: pivot (aka trochoid)

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31
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What kind of joint is the superior tibiofibular joint? The inferior tibiofibular joint?

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synovial: plane (aka arthroidal, gliding)
amphiarthrosis: syndesmosis

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32
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Name the ligaments that limit side to side motion of the knee.

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collateral ligaments

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33
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Name two ligaments that stabilize the hip joint anteriorly.

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iliofemoral and pubofemoral ligaments

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34
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What ligament limits posterior movement of the TMJ?

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lateral temperomandibular ligament

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35
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List three ligaments that stabilize the metacarpal joints.

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palmar, collateral, and deep transverse metacarpal ligaments

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36
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What kind of joint is the hip?

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synovial: spheroidal (aka ball and socket)

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37
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Which band of the ulnar collateral ligament is strongest: anterior, posterior, or oblique? Which is weakest?

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anterior band

posterior band

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38
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Which ligament of the knee is the continuation of the quadriceps tendon?

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patellar ligament

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39
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List five extracapsular ligaments that stabilize the knee joint.

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patellar ligament, tibial (or medial) collateral ligament, fibular collateral ligament, oblique popliteal ligament, arcuate popliteal ligament

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40
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What kind of fibrous joint is found between the radius and the ulna?

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synarthrosis: syndesmosis

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41
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Name the two ligaments that form the capsular ligament of the shoulder.

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coracohumeral and glenohumeral ligaments

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42
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What type of joint is the sacroiliac joint?

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synovial: bicondylar

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43
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Name the ligament that keeps the weight of the talus from shearing dependent bones apart.

A

spring ligament

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44
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What type of joint is the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb?

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synovial: saddle (aka sellar)

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45
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What type of motion is possible at the tarsometatarsal joints?

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gliding and rotation

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46
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Name the bone in the forearm that bears the most weight from the wrist.

A

radius

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47
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At what level is the 1st intervertebral disc found?

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C2-C3

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48
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Which ribs articulate with the manubrium?

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ribs 1, 2

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49
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Which joint is most responsible for head rotation?

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atlantoaxial

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50
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What type of joint are the metacarpophalangeal joints?

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synovial: condyloid (aka ellipsoidal)

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Which ligament of the knee extends from the head of the fibula to the back of the knee?

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arcuate popliteal ligament

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52
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Which intra-articular ligament of the knee is loose when the knee is extended and tight when the knee is flexed?

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PCL

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53
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Name four muscles that hold the head of the humerus in place in the glenoid fossa.

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supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis

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54
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Name the ligaments most likely to be involved in a forced inversion injury of the foot.

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anterior and posterior talofibular ligaments and the calcaneofibular ligament

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55
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Which rib articulates with the manubrium and the first sternal segment?

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rib 2

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56
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What movement does the coracoclavicular ligament restrict?

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superior displacement of the head of the humerus

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57
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What limits the amount of movement at a zygapophyseal joint?

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shape of the articular surfaces and size of adjacent vertebral discs

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58
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Do intermetacarpal joints have fibrous capsules?

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only the medial three have fibrous capsules

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59
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What suture separates the frontal bone from the parietal bone?

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coronal suture

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60
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What type of joint motion occurs at proximal radioulnar joint?

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rotation of the radius

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61
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What type of motion is possible at the pubic symphysis joint?

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small amount of compression/separation and superior inferior glide

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62
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What type of motion is possible at the zygapophyseal joints?

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gliding motion

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Where does the glenohumeral ligament attach? What portion of the glenohumeral joint does it strengthen?

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runs from the glenoid labrum to the neck of the humerus

strengthens the anterior articular capsule

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64
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What kind of joint is the acromioclavicular joint?

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synovial: plane

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65
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Name the main stabilizing ligament of the acromial head of the clavicle.

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coracoclavicular ligament

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66
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Name the structures that provide the most stability to the glenohumeral joint.

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rotator cuff tendons

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67
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What type of motion is possible at the sacroiliac joint?

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small amounts of gliding and rotation

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68
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Where does the inferior transverse (aka tibiofibular) ligament attach?

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medial malleolus of the tibia and lateral malleolus of the fibula

runs posterior to the joint

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69
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Name the ligament that stabilizes the medial side of the ankle joint.

A

deltoid ligament

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70
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Name the ligament that prevents the ulna from touching the wrist joint.

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articular disc

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71
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Where does the ulnar collateral ligament of the wrist attach?

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triquetrum and styloid process of the ulna

72
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Where does the palmar radiocarpal ligament of the wrist insert?

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scaphoid, lunate, and triangular bones (and sometimes capitate)

73
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Do metacarpophalangeal joints have fibrous capsules?

74
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Name the talofibular ligament least likely to tear.

A

posterior talofibular ligament

75
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Name the ligaments that stabilize the lateral side of the talocrural joint.

A

anterior and posterior talofibular ligaments and the calcaneofibular ligament

76
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What type of joint are the carpometacarpal joints?

A

synovial: plane (aka arthroidal, gliding)

77
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List the four bones that articulate in the hip joint.

A

head of the femur articulates with the acetabulum (ilium, ischium, and pubis)

78
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Which ligament of the knee runs from the medial epicondyle of the femur to the medial condyle and superior tibia?

A

tibial collateral ligament

79
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Where do the radial collateral ligaments attach?

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lateral epicondyle of the humerus to the annular ligament of the radius

80
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Which two ligaments make up the coracoclavicular ligament?

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trapezoid (horizontal) ligament and conoid (vertical) ligament

81
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What type of joint motion is possible at the distal radioulnar joint?

A

radius may move anterior-posterior and medial-lateral

82
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What is the function of the coracoclavicular ligament?

A

attaches coracoid process to the clavicle

holds scapula in place

83
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Name the structure associated with clergymans knee.

A

subQ infrapatellar bursa

84
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Name the articular surfaces of the atlantooccipital joint.

A

inferior facets of the lateral masses of C1 and superior facets of C2

also between dens of C2 and anterior arch of atlas

85
Q

Name the structure associated with housemaid’s knee.

A

subQ prepatellar bursa

86
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Where is the popliteus bursa located?

A

in the synovial membrane between the popliteal tendon and the lateral condyle of the tibia

87
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Which articular surfaces make up the humeroradial joint?

A

capitulum of the humerus with the head of the radius

88
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Name the ligament that prevents full rotation of the head.

A

alar ligament

89
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What type of joint is the glenohumeral joint?

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synovial: ball and socket (aka spheroidal)

90
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Which muscles stabilize the knee?

A

quadriceps femoris (vastus lateralis and vastus medialis are particularly important)

91
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What type of joint is the zygapophyseal joint?

A

synovial: plane

92
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List the articulations between a vertebra and a typical rib.

A

head of the rib with superior vertebrae

head of the rib with inferior vertebrae

tubercle of the neck of the rib with transverse process of vertebrae

93
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Name the ligament of the elbow that the ulnar nerve passes through.

A

ulnar collateral ligament

94
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What movements of the foot are supported by the talocalcaneal (aka subtalar) joint?

A

dorsiflexion, plantarflexion, rotation, inversion, and eversion

95
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Where does the ACL run?

A

from the anterior intercondylar region of the tibia to the lateral condyle of the femur inside the knee capsule (but outside the synovial cavity)

96
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What name is given to the central portion of an intervertebral disc?

A

nucleus pulposus

97
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Which intra-articular ligament of the knee is loose when the knee is flexed and tight when the knee is extended?

98
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Which ligament of the knee runs from the lateral epicondyle of the femur to the head of the fibula?

A

fibular collateral ligament

99
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Which ligament of the knee is the continuation of the semimembranous tendon?

A

oblique popliteal ligament

100
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What kind of joint is a costosternal joint?

A

synovial: plane

101
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Name the ligament that prevents posterior displacement of the tibia relative to the femur.

102
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Which portion of the TMJ allows for depression and elevation (opening and closing)?

A

inferior compartment

103
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Does the zygapophyseal joint have a joint capsule?

A

yes, loose articular capsule

104
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List six kinds of synovial joints (aka diarthroses).

A

planar (gliding), hinge, condylar (ellipsoidal), spheroidal (ball and socket), trochoid (pivot), sellar (saddle)

105
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Which ligaments provide support to the interphalangeal joints?

A

each joint has a volar ligament and two collateral ligaments

106
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What type of joint is the metatarsophalangeal joint?

A

synovial: condyloid (ellipsoidal)

107
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What type of joint are the interphalangeal joints?

A

synovial: hinge

108
Q

Name the ligaments that join the tips of the vertebral spines.

A

supraspinous ligaments

109
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What type of joint is the sternocostal joint of rib 1?

A

synarthrosis: synchondrosis

110
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Which articulations are present in the wrist (radiocarpal) joint?

A

distal radius and the articular disc of the distal radioulnar joint articulates with the scaphoid, lunate, and triquetral bones

111
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What motion does the atlantooccipital joint provide?

A

flexion and extension of the head

112
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What type of joint is a cranial suture?

A

synarthrosis

113
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Do the sternocostal joints have articular capsules?

114
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What kind of joint is the metacarpophalangeal joint?

A

synovial: condylar (ellipsoidal)

115
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What kind of joint is the atlantoaxial joint?

A

synovial: trochoid (pivot)

116
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What kind of synarthosis joint has opposing surfaces that are relatively far apart and are united by a ligament?

A

syndesmosis

117
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Which ribs articulate with the sternum?

118
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In what position is the ankle joint least stable (and most susceptible to injury)?

A

plantar flexion

119
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Name the ligaments that span between vertebral spines.

A

interspinous ligaments

120
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List the seven ligaments of the ankle (talocrural) joint.

A

lateral: anterior talofibular, posterior talofibular, calcaneofibular
medial: tibionavicular, anterior tibiotalar, posterior tibiotalar, tibiocalcaneal

121
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What kind of joint is found between the 1st rib and the sternum?

A

synarthosis: synchondrosis

122
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What penetrates the atlantooccipital membrane?

A

veterbral artery and 1st cervical nerve

123
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Name the ligament that holds the head of the radius in position in the proximal radioulnar joint.

A

annular ligament

124
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What is the action permitted by the acromioclavicular joint?

A

abduction of the humerus

125
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Where do the ulnar collateral ligaments attach?

A

medial epicondyle of the humerus to the coronoid process and the olecranon of the ulna

126
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What type of joint is the sternocostal joint for ribs 2-7?

A

synovial: plane (gliding)

127
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Where does the PCL run?

A

From the posterior intercondylar area of the tibia to the medial condyle of the femur inside the knee capsule (but outside the synovial cavity)

128
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Name two ligaments that stabilize the hip joint posteriorly.

A

iliofemoral and ischiofemoral ligametns

129
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What is another name for the ligament of the head of the femur?

A

ligamentum teres

130
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What kind of motion is permitted at the AC joint?

131
Q

List three types of fibrous joints (aka synarthroses).

A

suture, syndesmosis, and gomphosis

132
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What type of joints are found between auditory ossicles?

133
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Name the ligament that creates and maintains the longitudinal arch of the foot.

A

spring ligament

134
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What kind of joint is the AC joint?

A

synovial: plane (gliding)

135
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What type of joint is the TMJ?

A

synovial: hinge (modified)

136
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Which portion of the TMJ allows for protrusion and retrusion (or translation)?

A

superior compartment

137
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What articulations make up the proximal (aka superior) tibiofibular joint?

A

head of the fibula articulates with the lateral condyle of the tibia

138
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Identify the two components of the TMJ.

A

the lower joint compartment is formed by the mandible and the articular disc

the upper joint compartment is formed by the articular disk and the temporal bone

139
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What articulation makes up the distal (inferior) tibiofibular joint?

A

medial surface of the fibula articulates with the inferior end of the tibia

140
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What prevents excessive rotation of the atlantooccipital joint and also the amount of side flexion of the head when it is rotated?

A

alar ligaments

141
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Which ribs articulate with the second and third sternal segments?

A

ribs 3, 4, 5

142
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Name the articular surfaces of the zygapophyseal joint.

A

superior and inferior articular processes of adjacent vertebrae

143
Q

What kind of joint is the elbow?

A

synovial: hinge

144
Q

What joint is the only joint between the upper limb and the axial skeleton?

A

sternoclavicular joint

145
Q

Where does the dorsal radiocarpal ligament insert?

A

scaphoid, lunate, triangular bones

146
Q

List three kinds of cartilagenous joints (aka amphiarthroses).

A

synchondrosis (aka primary cartilagenous joint), symphysis and intervertebral disc

147
Q

What kind of joint is the shoulder?

A

synovial: ball and socket (spheroidal)

148
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What type of joint is the sternoclavicular joint?

A

synovial: sellar (saddle)

149
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What type of joint is the talocalcaneal (subtalar) joint?

A

synovial: plane (gliding)

150
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Do costovertebral joints have articular capsules?

151
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What is the name of the fibrocartilagenous extension that surrounds (and deepens) the glenoid fossa?

A

glenoid labrum

152
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Name the ligament that covers the dorsal surface of the inside of the vertebral foramen.

A

ligamentum flavum

153
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What ligament is likely damaged by a superior displacement of the humerus?

A

acromioclavicular ligament

154
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What kind of movement is possible at a costovertebral joint?

A

slight amount of gliding

155
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Which ligament holds the heads of metacarpals 2, 3, 4, and 5 together?

A

deep transverse metacarpal ligament

156
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Where does the radial collateral ligament of the wrist attach?

A

scaphoid bone and styloid process of the radius

157
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What type of motion is possible at the talocalcaneonavicular joint?

A

gliding and rotation

158
Q

Name the ligament that attaches to the tibial tuberosity.

A

patellar ligament

159
Q

List three ligaments that support the tarsometatarsal joints.

A

plantar, dorsal, and interosseous

160
Q

Which intra-articular ligament of the knee prevents anterior displacement of the femur relative to the tibia?

161
Q

What limb movement is made possible at the distal radioulnar joint?

A

pronation and supination

162
Q

What type of joint are the intercarpal joints?

A

synovial: plane (gliding)

163
Q

Name the three carpal bones that articulate with the radius to form the radiocarpal joint.

A

scaphoid, lunate, triquetral

164
Q

What kind of joint is the pubic symphysis joint?

A

amphiarthrosis: symphysis

165
Q

What articulations are present in the knee joint?

A

lateral and medial tibial condyles of the femur articulate with the tibia

166
Q

What type of joint is the humeroradial joint?

A

synovial: plane (gliding)

167
Q

What limb movements are made possible by the proximal radioulnar joint?

A

pronation and supination

168
Q

Name the ligament that stabilizes the dens in a ventral position.

A

cruciform ligament

169
Q

Where does the posterior tibiofibular ligament attach?

A

posterior head of the fibula and the posterolateral condyle of the tibia

170
Q

What kind of joint is the metacarpal joint?

A

synovial: plane (gliding)

171
Q

Identify the bones joined by the spring ligament.

A

calcaneus and navicular (medial side of the foot)

172
Q

What type of joint is the atlantooccipital joint?

A

synovial: condyloid

173
Q

List three bursa that protect the knee joint.

A

suprapatellar bursa, prepatellar bursa, infrapatellar bursa

174
Q

List five bursa of the elbow joint.

A

intratendinous, subtendinous, subQ olecranon bursae, radioulnar bursa, and bicipitoradial bursa

175
Q

Does the atlantooccipital joint have a joint capsule?

NPLEX - Anatomy (10 decks)

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