General Concepts #3 – Articulation and Movements (2009)

Question 1

What term refers to a slightly moveable joint?

a) Synarthrosis
b) Ampiarthrosis
c) Diarthrosis
d) Cartilaginous
e) Synovial

Answer 1

b) Ampiarthrosis

Question 2

The gomphosis joint (between tooth and jaw) is made of dense connective tissue.
Which of the following is the best description of this joint?
a) Ampiarthrosis
b) Diarthrosis
c) Cartilaginous
d) Fibrous
e) Synovial

Answer 2

d) Fibrous

Question 3

A symphysis joint, or secondary cartilaginous joint, is a mix of fibrous and
cartilaginous which usually occurs midsaggital. Which of the following is a symphysis
joint?
a) Shoulder
b) Knee
c) Interosseous membrane
d) Skull sutures
e) Intervertebral disc

Answer 3

e) Intervertebral disc

Question 4

Sacks or packets of synovial fluid near most synovial joints are called:

a) Articular cartilage
b) Joint cavity
c) Bursae
d) Fibrous capsule
e) Synovial membrane

Answer 4

c) Bursae

Question 5

Which of the following is considered a multiaxial joint?

a) Hip
b) Elbow
c) Knee
d) Carpal/Tarsal
e) Cervical vertebra

Answer 5

a) Hip

Question 6

All of the following are types of uniaxial synovial joints EXCEPT:

a) Planar
b) Pivot
c) Saddle
d) Hinge

Answer 6

c) Saddle

Question 7

A connection between separate blood vessels, such as in the intestines, is called a(n):

a) Articulation
b) Innervation
c) Primary pathway
d) Anastomosis
e) Symphysis

Answer 7

d) Anastomosis

Question 8

From anatomical position, abduction of the shoulder moves it:

a) Forward
b) Backward
c) Toward the body
d) Away from the body
e) In a circular motion

Answer 8

d) Away from the body

Question 9

Shrugging the shoulders is considered what type of motion?

a) Flexion
b) Extension
c) Elevation
d) Depression
e) Adduction

Answer 9

c) Elevation

Question 10

Inversion refers to the ____ and has ____ range of motion than eversion.

a) Foot; Less
b) Foot; More
c) Hand; Less
d) Hand; More

Answer 10

b) Foot; More

Question 11

From anatomical position, pronation and supination move the forearm and wrist in
what plane?
a) Transverse
b) Sagittal
c) Coronal
d) Oblique
e) Radial

Answer 11

a) Transverse