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Ch.9 Flashcards

0
Q

List functional classifications of joints:

A

1) presence or absence of space between the articulating bones, called a synovial cavity.
2) the type of connective tissue that binds the bones together.

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List three structural categories of joints:

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Fibrous
Cartilaginous
Synovial

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Which of the joints do NOT have a synovial cavity?

Fibrous
Cartilaginous
Synovial

A

Fibrous and Cartilagenous

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Which functional class of joints contains joints that are freely moveable?

Synarthrosis
Amphiarthroses
Diarthroses

A

Diarthroses

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Which is a type fibrous joint composed of a thin layer of dense irregular fibrous connective tissue found between the bones of the skull?

Syndesomes
Gomphosis
Suture

A

Suture

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A suture joint fits into which functional joint classification?

Synarthrosis 
Amphiarthrosis 
Diarthrosis 
Synovial
cartilaginous
A

Synarthrosis

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The epiphyseal plate in a long bone is an example of which type of joint?

Gomphosis 
Suture
Symphysis 
Synovial 
Synchondrosis
A

Synchondrosis

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The joint between the first rib and the manubrium of the sternum is classifies as:

A synchondrosis 
A Synarthrosis 
A cartilaginous joint
All of these
None of these
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All of these

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Which is NOT a common characteristic of synovial joints?

Contain a joint cavity.
Are freely moveable.
Articulating bones are covered with hyaline cartilage.
Include elastic cartilage.
Have ligaments holding the joint together.

A

Include elastic cartilage

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9
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Which of the following is made from dense regular connective tissue?

Ligaments
Articular cartilage 
Articular fat pads
Synovial membrane 
Synovial fluid
A

Ligaments

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10
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Which of the following structures include the fibular and tibial collateral ligaments of the knee joint?

Synovial membranes 
Articular fat pads
Menisci 
Extracapsular ligaments 
Tendon sheath
A

Extracapsular ligaments

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Another term for for menisci is…

Articular fat pads
Articular discs
Articular spaces
Capsular fat pads 
Capsular discs
A

Articular discs

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Articular discs

  • Maintain the stability of a joint
  • Direct flow of the synovial fluid to areas of greatest friction.
  • are made of hyaline cartilage
  • are only found in the vertebral column
A

Maintain stability of a joint

Direct flow of synovial fluid to areas of greatest friction

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13
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Which of the following structures is used to reduce friction in joints?

Bursae
Synovial fluid
Accessory ligaments
Elastic fibers

A

Bursae

Synovial fluid

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14
Q

Which type of motion results from relatively flat bone surfaces moving back and forth and from side to side with respect to one another?

Flexion 
Extension 
Gliding 
Circumduction
Hyperextension
A

Gliding

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15
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Which of the following represents a type of movement where there is a decrease in the angle
between articulating bones?

Flexion
Extension
Gliding
Circumduction
Rotation
A

Flexion

16
Q

Bending the trunk forward at the intervertebral discs is an example of what type of angular movement?

Flexion
Extension
Lateral flexion 
Hyperextension 
None of these
A

Flexion

17
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Flexion and extensions usually occur along which plane?

A

Sagittal

18
Q

Moving the humerus laterally at the shoulder joint is an example of which type of movement?

Lateral flexion
Hyperextension
Adduction
Gliding

A

Abduction

19
Q

Which type of movement involves a continuous sequence of flexion, abduction, extension, and adduction resulting in a distal body part of moving in a circle?

Gliding 
Lateral flexion
Hyperextension 
Circumspection
Elevation
A

Circumduction

20
Q

Which of the following is not considered a “special movement” that occurs at only certain joints?

Depression
Protraction
Elevation
Supination 
All these are special movements
A

All of these are special movements

21
Q 
What type of special movement occurs in your clavicles at your acromioclavicular and sternoclavicular joints when you cross your arms in front of your body?
Protraction 
Retraction 
Inversion 
Eversion
Supination
A

Protraction

22
Q

Which special movement occurs when you bend your foot at the ankle in the direction of the foot’s superior surface as would occur when you stand on your heels?

Inversion 
Eversion 
Dorsiflexion 
Plantar flexion
Supination
A

Dorsiflexion

23
Q

Which feature goes with the knee joint?

Medial and lateral menisci
Glenoid labrum
Radial annular ligament
Zona obicularis 
Acetabular labrum
A

Medial and lateral menisci

24
Q

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the type of movement and range of motion possible at a synovial joint?

Structure of the articulating bones
Strength and tension of the joint ligaments
Use of the joint
Arrangement and tension of the muscles
Hormones
A

Use of the joint

25
Q

Disuse of a limb, like would occur when the limb is in cast, leads to muscular atrophy of the affected joint.

A

decreased range of motion

26
Q

The hormone relaxin stimulates changes that lead to increased range of motion in the…

A

Pubic symphysis

27
Q

Bursae are saclike structures that are commonly found between bone and…

Skin
Muscle
Ligaments
Tendons
All the other answer selections
A

All the other answer selections

28
Q

Which of the following is not an anatomical component of the elbow?

Articular capsule
Ulnar collateral ligament
Radial collateral ligament 
Anular ligament of the radius 
Tendon of the biceps brachii muscle
A

Tendon of the biceps brachii muscle

29
Q

A joint in which there is a complete fusion of two separate bones into one bone is called

Synchondrosis 
Syndesmosis 
Symphysis 
Diarthrosis
Synostosis
A

Synostosis

30
Q

Which ligament limits hyperextension of the knee and prevents the anterior sliding of the tibia on the femur?

A

Anterior cruciate ligament

31
Q

A condition in which a muscle or muscle and tendon is stretched or partially torn is called…

Bursitis 
A sprain
A strain
A dislocation 
An arthrosis
A

A strain

32
Q

Based on the structural classification of joints, which of the following is a fibrous joint?

Synchondrosis 
Synovial 
Symphysis 
Syndesmosis
Diarthrosis
A

Syndesmosis

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