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1
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What type of joint is a synovial joint?

A

Diarthrosis

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True or False: Synovial joints are the most common type of joint in the body.

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True

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What is the function of synovial fluid in a synovial joint?

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Lubrication and nourishment of the joint

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Fill in the blank: Synovial joints are surrounded by a tough ____________ capsule.

A

Fibrous

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What is the purpose of the synovial membrane in a synovial joint?

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Produces synovial fluid

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Which of the following is not a type of synovial joint? A) Ball and socket B) Hinge C) Suture D) Pivot

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C) Suture

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What is the role of articular cartilage in a synovial joint?

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Reduces friction and absorbs shock

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True or False: Synovial joints allow for a wide range of motion.

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True

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What is the function of ligaments in a synovial joint?

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Connect bone to bone

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10
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Which of the following is not a component of a synovial joint? A) Synovial fluid B) Ligaments C) Tendons D) Cartilage

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C) Tendons

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Fill in the blank: The joint cavity of a synovial joint is filled with ____________ fluid.

A

Synovial

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What is the purpose of the bursae in a synovial joint?

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Reduce friction between structures

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True or False: Synovial joints are classified based on the shape of the joint surface.

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True

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14
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What are the two main types of movement allowed by synovial joints?

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Angular and rotational

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15
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Fill in the blank: Synovial joints are capable of ____________ movement.

A

Free

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16
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What is the term for a joint that allows movement in multiple directions?

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Multiaxial joint

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17
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True or False: Synovial joints are highly vascularized.

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True

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18
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What is the role of the meniscus in a synovial joint?

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Acts as a cushion and provides stability

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Which type of synovial joint allows movement in only one plane? A) Ball and socket B) Hinge C) Saddle D) Pivot

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B) Hinge

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20
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Fill in the blank: The ends of the bones in a synovial joint are covered with a layer of ____________ cartilage.

A

Articular

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What is the function of the synovial joint capsule?

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Encloses and stabilizes the joint

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True or False: Synovial joints are more prone to injury compared to fibrous joints.

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True

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23
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What is the term for the movement that decreases the angle between two bones?

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Flexion

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24
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Which of the following is an example of a saddle joint? A) Hip joint B) Shoulder joint C) Ankle joint D) Thumb joint

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D) Thumb joint

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25
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Fill in the blank: The joint between the humerus and ulna is an example of a ____________ joint.

A

Hinge

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What are the six types of synovial joints?

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Hinge, pivot, condyloid, saddle, plane, and ball-and-socket joints.

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27
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Which type of synovial joint allows movement in only one plane?

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Hinge joint.

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Which type of synovial joint allows rotational movement around an axis?

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Pivot joint.

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29
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Which type of synovial joint allows movement in multiple directions?

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Condyloid joint.

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30
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Which type of synovial joint has a convex surface on one bone and a concave surface on the other?

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Saddle joint.

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31
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Which type of synovial joint has flat articular surfaces that glide over each other?

A

Plane joint.

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32
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Which type of synovial joint allows the greatest range of motion?

A

Ball-and-socket joint.

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33
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True or False: Synovial joints are the most common type of joint in the human body.

A

True.

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34
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Which type of synovial joint is found in the elbow and knee?

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Hinge joint.

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35
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Which type of synovial joint is found in the neck allowing for rotation?

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Pivot joint.

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36
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Which type of synovial joint is found in the wrist allowing for flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction?

A

Condyloid joint.

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37
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Which type of synovial joint is found in the thumb?

A

Saddle joint.

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38
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Which type of synovial joint is found in the intervertebral discs?

A

Plane joint.

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39
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Which type of synovial joint is found in the hip and shoulder?

A

Ball-and-socket joint.

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40
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What is the function of synovial fluid in synovial joints?

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To reduce friction and provide lubrication for smooth movement.

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What is the purpose of the synovial membrane in synovial joints?

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To produce synovial fluid for joint lubrication.

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42
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What is the role of articular cartilage in synovial joints?

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To provide a smooth surface for joint movement and absorb shock.

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What is the function of ligaments in synovial joints?

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To help stabilize and support the joint.

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44
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Which type of synovial joint is most commonly affected by osteoarthritis?

A

Hinge joint.

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45
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Which type of synovial joint is most prone to dislocation?

A

Ball-and-socket joint.

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46
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What is the main difference between a hinge joint and a pivot joint?

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Hinge joints allow movement in one plane, while pivot joints allow rotational movement around an axis.

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47
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Which type of synovial joint is found in the shoulder and hip?

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Ball-and-socket joint.

48
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Which type of synovial joint is found in the ankle?

A

Hinge joint.

49
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Which type of synovial joint is found in the base of the thumb?

A

Saddle joint.

50
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What is the structure that surrounds synovial joints and helps provide stability?

A

Joint capsule.

51
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What is the function of the ball-and-socket joint, and where is it located?

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Function: Allows for the greatest range of motion; Located: Hip and shoulder joints

52
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What is the function of the hinge joint, and where is it located?

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Function: Allows for flexion and extension movements only; Located: Elbow and knee joints

53
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What is the function of the pivot joint, and where is it located?

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Function: Allows for rotation around its own axis; Located: Neck (atlas and axis) and proximal radioulnar joints

54
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What is the function of the condyloid joint, and where is it located?

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Function: Allows for flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, and circumduction movements; Located: Wrist and metacarpophalangeal joints

55
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What is the function of the saddle joint, and where is it located?

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Function: Allows for flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, and circumduction movements; Located: Thumb (first carpometacarpal joint)

56
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What is the function of the gliding joint, and where is it located?

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Function: Allows for limited gliding movements in multiple directions; Located: Intercarpal and intertarsal joints

57
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True or False: The hip joint is an example of a ball-and-socket joint.

A

True

58
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True or False: The elbow joint is an example of a pivot joint.

A

False

59
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Fill in the blank: The ____ joint allows for the greatest range of motion and is located in the hip and shoulder joints.

A

ball-and-socket

60
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Which joint allows for flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, and circumduction movements and is located in the wrist and metacarpophalangeal joints?

A

condyloid joint

61
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Which joint allows for limited gliding movements in multiple directions and is located in the intercarpal and intertarsal joints?

A

gliding joint

62
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Where is the pivot joint located?

A

Neck (atlas and axis) and proximal radioulnar joints

63
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Which joint allows for flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, and circumduction movements and is located in the thumb (first carpometacarpal joint)?

A

saddle joint

64
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Which joint allows for flexion and extension movements only and is located in the elbow and knee joints?

A

hinge joint

65
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True or False: The thumb (first carpometacarpal joint) is an example of a saddle joint.

A

True

66
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Fill in the blank: The ____ joint allows for rotation around its own axis and is located in the neck (atlas and axis) and proximal radioulnar joints.

A

pivot

67
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Fill in the blank: The ____ joint allows for flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, and circumduction movements and is located in the thumb (first carpometacarpal joint).

A

saddle

68
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Fill in the blank: The ____ joint allows for limited gliding movements in multiple directions and is located in the intercarpal and intertarsal joints.

A

gliding

69
Q

Fill in the blank: The ____ joint allows for flexion and extension movements only and is located in the elbow and knee joints.

A

hinge

70
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What type of joint is a synarthrosis?

A

Immovable joint

71
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What type of joint is an amphiarthrosis?

A

Slightly movable joint

72
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What type of joint is a diarthrosis?

A

Freely movable joint

73
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True or False: Synarthroses allow for a wide range of movement.

A

False

74
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Which type of joint allows for limited movement?

A

Amphiarthrosis

75
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Fill in the blank: Diarthroses are also known as ________ joints.

A

Synovial

76
Q

What type of joint is found in the skull sutures?

A

Synarthrosis

77
Q

Which type of joint is found in the pubic symphysis?

A

Amphiarthrosis

78
Q

What is the most common type of joint in the body?

A

Diarthrosis

79
Q

True or False: Diarthroses are found in the knee and elbow joints.

A

True

80
Q

Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of movement?

A

Diarthrosis

81
Q

Fill in the blank: Synarthroses are held together by ________ tissue.

A

Fibrous

82
Q

What type of joint is found in the intervertebral discs?

A

Amphiarthrosis

83
Q

Which type of joint is found in the hip and shoulder joints?

A

Diarthrosis

84
Q

True or False: Synarthroses are commonly found in the limbs.

A

False

85
Q

In which type of joint are the bones separated by a cavity filled with synovial fluid?

A

Diarthrosis

86
Q

Fill in the blank: Amphiarthroses are held together by ________ ligaments.

A

Cartilaginous

87
Q

What type of joint is found in the distal tibiofibular joint?

A

Synarthrosis

88
Q

True or False: Diarthroses are typically found in the axial skeleton.

A

False

89
Q

Which type of joint is found in the wrist joint?

A

Diarthrosis

90
Q

Fill in the blank: Diarthroses are lined with ________ cartilage.

A

Hyaline

91
Q

What type of joint is found in the radioulnar joint?

A

Amphiarthrosis

92
Q

Which type of joint is found in the teeth sockets?

A

Synarthrosis

93
Q

True or False: Amphiarthroses allow for significant movement.

A

False

94
Q

What type of joint is a suture?

A

Fibrous joint

95
Q

True or False: Syndesmoses joints are immovable.

A

False

96
Q

Which type of joint is found between teeth and sockets in the skull?

A

Gomphosis

97
Q

What term refers to a completely ossified joint?

A

Synotosis

98
Q

Which type of fibrous joint allows for slight movement?

A

Syndesmoses

99
Q

Fill in the blank: Gomphosis is a type of joint where the teeth are held in their sockets by ________.

A

Periodontal ligaments

100
Q

Which type of fibrous joint is immovable?

A

Suture

101
Q

What is the function of syndesmoses joints?

A

Provide stability and allow for limited movement

102
Q

True or False: Synotosis joints are found in the skull.

A

True

103
Q

What is the primary function of a gomphosis joint?

A

To anchor teeth firmly in their sockets

104
Q

Which type of fibrous joint is found in the skull?

A

Suture

105
Q

What is the main difference between syndesmoses and suture joints?

A

Syndesmoses allow for slight movement, while sutures are immovable

106
Q

True or False: Gomphosis joints are found between bones in the skull.

A

False

107
Q

What happens to a synotosis joint as a person ages?

A

It completely ossifies and becomes immovable

108
Q

What type of fibrous joint is found between the radius and ulna in the forearm?

A

Syndesmoses

109
Q

Fill in the blank: Syndesmoses joints are connected by ________.

A

Ligaments

110
Q

What is the primary function of synotosis joints?

A

To provide structural support and stability

111
Q

True or False: Gomphosis joints allow for a wide range of movement.

A

False

112
Q

What is the main function of sutures in the skull?

A

To fuse skull bones together and provide structural support

113
Q

Which type of fibrous joint is commonly found in the pelvis?

A

Syndesmoses

114
Q

Fill in the blank: Gomphosis joints are specialized ________ joints.

A

Fibrous

115
Q

What is the main difference between gomphosis and syndesmoses joints?

A

Gomphosis joints are immovable, while syndesmoses allow for limited movement

116
Q

True or False: Synotosis joints are found in the limbs.

A

False

117
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What type of joint is a synotosis?

A

Fibrous joint

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