Chapter 8 Part 6 (multiple choice) Flashcards
A fibrous joint that is a peg-in-socket is called a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ joint. A) suture B) syndesmosis C) gomphosis D) synchondrosis
C) gomphosis
The cruciate ligaments of the knee ________.
A) are also called collateral ligaments
B) prevent hyperextension of the knee
C) attach to each other in their midportions
D) tend to run parallel to one another
B) prevent hyperextension of the knee
Articular cartilage found at the ends of the long bones serves to ________.
A) form the synovial membrane
B) provide a smooth surface at the ends of synovial joints
C) produce red blood cells (hemopoiesis)
D) attach tendons
B) provide a smooth surface at the ends of synovial joints
A joint united by dense fibrocartilaginous tissue that usually permits a slight degree of movement is a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) gomphosis B) suture C) symphysis D) syndesmosis
C) symphysis
On the basis of structural classification, which joint is fibrous connective tissue? A) pivot B) syndesmosis C) symphysis D) synchondrosis
B) syndesmosis
Connective tissue sacs lined with synovial membranes that act as cushions in places where friction develops are called \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) menisci B) bursae C) tendons D) ligaments
B) bursae
Articulations permitting only slight degrees of movement are \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) synovial joints B) diarthroses C) synarthroses D) amphiarthroses
D) amphiarthroses
Which of the following are cartilaginous joints? A) Gomphoses B) Syndesmoses C) Sutures D) Synchondroses
D) Synchondroses
The gliding motion of the wrist uses \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ joints. A) pivot B) hinge C) condyloid D) plane
D) plane
The ligaments that protect the alignment of the femoral and tibial condyles and limit the movement of the femur anteriorly and posteriorly are called \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) tibial collateral ligaments B) anterior ligaments C) patellar ligaments D) cruciate ligaments
D) cruciate ligaments
Bending your head back until it hurts is an example of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) circumduction B) flexion C) extension D) hyperextension
D) hyperextension
In the classification of joints, which of the following is true?
A) Synarthrotic joints are slightly movable.
B) All synovial joints are freely movable.
C) Immovable joints are called amphiarthroses.
D) In cartilaginous joints, a joint cavity is present.
B) All synovial joints are freely movable.
Synarthrotic joints \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) are found only in adults B) have large joint cavities C) are cartilaginous joints D) permit essentially no movement
D) permit essentially no movement
Fibrous joints are classified as \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) sutures, syndesmoses, and gomphoses B) symphysis, sacroiliac, and articular C) hinge, saddle, and ellipsoidal D) pivot, hinge, and ball and socket
A) sutures, syndesmoses, and gomphoses
In symphysis joints the articular surfaces of the bones are covered with \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) hyaline cartilage B) fibrocartilage C) synovial membranes D) tendon sheaths
A) hyaline cartilage
