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AN2003 - Principles of Human Structure > Joints > Flashcards

Joints Flashcards

1
Q

The condyloid joint permits nodding of the head.

True or False?

A

FALSE

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2
Q

Which of the following is NOT an example of a synovial joint?

A) Hinge
B) Suture
C) Pivot
D) Condyloid
E) Ball and Socket

A

B) Suture

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3
Q

Which of the following statements does NOT relate to the fibrous capsule of a synovial joint?

A) The fibrous capsule has a dense, irregular connective tissue
B) It is very flexible
C) Continuous with periosteum
D) Is responsible for the production of synovial fluid

A

D) Is responsible for the production of synovial fluid

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4
Q

Fibrous joints are diarthroses.

True or False?

A

FALSE

Only synovial joints are diarthroses

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5
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Which of the following are all examples of types of fibrous joints?

A) Syndesmoses, gomphoses, sutures
B) Symphyses, gomphoses, synchondroses
C) Sutures, syndesmoses, symphyses
D) Sutures, syndesmoses, gomphoses

A

D) Sutures, syndesmoses, gomphoses

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6
Q

What is an example of a saddle joint?

A) Proximal radioulnar joint
B) Interphalengeal joint
C) Sternocostal joint
D) Carpo-meta-carpo joint of thumb
E) Humero-scapular joint

A

D) Carpo-meta-carpo joint of thumb

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7
Q

Which of the following types of joints does not allow flexion/extension to occur?

A) Ball and Socket
B) Saddle
C) Plane
D) Condyloid

A

C) Plane

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8
Q

The proximal radioulnar joint is an example of which of the following joints?

A) Hinge joint
B) Plane or gliding joint
C) Pivot joint
D) Condyloid joint

A

A) Hinge joint

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9
Q

A fibrous joint has a cavity.

True or False?

A

FALSE

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10
Q

Cartilaginous joints are functionally referred to as diarthroses.

True or False?

A

FALSE

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11
Q

A Gomphoses joint is only present in the Dentoalveolar joint.

True or False?

A

TRUE

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12
Q

All synovial joints are functionally referred to as diarthroses.

True or False?

A

TRUE

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13
Q

Synovial fluid is a filtrate from blood and glycoproteins produced in the synovial membrane.

True or False?

A

TRUE

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14
Q

There is no articular disc in the temper-mandibular joint.

True or False?

A

FALSE

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15
Q

A plane or gliding joint allows which of the following actions?

A) Angular opening and closing movement (flexion/extension)
B) Rotation
C) Side-side or back-forth movement

A

C) Side-side or back-forth movement

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16
Q

Description of a Condyloid is which of the following?

A) Convex oval shaped bone fits into oval shaped depression of other bone
B) Depression shaped as a saddle receives fitting bone
C) Convex surface of one bone fits into surface of other bone

A

A) Convex oval shaped bone fits into oval shaped depression of other bone

17
Q

Which of the following joint types allows rotation, flexion/extension, adduction/abduction all to occur?

A) Hinge
B) Ball and Socket
C) Condyloid

A

B) Ball and Socket

AN2003 - Principles of Human Structure (8 decks)

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