Joints Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a synovial joint?
A-possesses synovial fluid
B-possesses a joint space
C-also known as a syndesmosis

A

Also known as a syndesmosis

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2
Q

Which of the following describes a joint that is typically temporary and usually exists at the Epiphyseal growth plate of bone?
A-symphysis
B-synchondrosis
C-syndesmosis

A

Synchondrosis

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3
Q

Hilton’s Law states that:
A-arteries supplying a joint also supply the muscles moving that joint
B-nerves supplying a muscle also supply all the skin over that muscles
C-nerves supplying a joint also supply the muscles moving that joint

A

Nerves supplying that joint also supply the muscles moving that joint

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4
Q

A symphysis joint is
A- usually a temporary union
B-united by fibrocartilage
C-will eventually calcify

A

United by a fibrocartilage

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5
Q

Which best describes the axes of movement of a ball & socket joint?
A-multi axial
B-uniaxial
C-biaxial

A

Multiaxial

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6
Q

Which best describes the axes of movement of a Plane joint?
A-multiaxial
B-uniaxial
C-biaxial

A

uniaxial

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7
Q

The most common joint type is
A-syndesmosis
B-synchondrosis
C-synovial

A

Synovial

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8
Q

What type of joint is an intervertebral disc
A-symphyses
B-synchondrosis
C-syndesmosis

A

Symphyses

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9
Q

Which is an example of a saddle joint?
A-elbow joint
B-carpometacarpal joint
C-metacarpophalangeal joint

A

Carpometacarpal joint

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10
Q

Which is an example of a pivot joint
A-hip joint
B-atlantoaxial joint (c1-c2)
C-acromioclavicular joint

A

Atlantoaxial joint

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11
Q

Which layer of the joint capsule is pain sensitive
A-neither
B-the synovial membrane
C-the fibrous layer

A

The fibrous layer

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12
Q

Articular arteries often have interconnections called anastomoses
A-true
B-false

A

True

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13
Q

Articular nerves transmit sensations of
A-pain
B-proprioception
C-both

A

Both

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14
Q

Synovial fluid is only found in synovial joints and bursae
A-true
B-false

A

True

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15
Q

A syndesmosis is a joint with
A-a peg and socket
B-sheet of fibrous tissue
C-cartilage

A

Sheet of fibrous tissue

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