Question 1

The function of a bursa is to

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A)   provide support for a weak joint.
B)   provide a fluid-filled cushion that reduces friction.
C)   increase the articulating surface at a joint.
D)   bind ligaments to bones.
E)   produce fluid.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 2

-The figure illustrates bones, fontanels, and sutures on the fetal skull. What does "B" represent?

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A)   anterior fontanel
B)   posterior fontanel
C)   parietal bone
D)   sagittal suture
E)   occipital boneF) A) and B)
G) A) and C) A

Question 3

-The figure illustrates bones, fontanels, and sutures on the fetal skull. What does "E" represent?

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A)   anterior fontanel
B)   posterior fontanel
C)   parietal bone
D)   sagittal suture
E)   occipital boneF) D) and E)
G) A) and D) E

Question 4

-What does structure "A" represent on the diagram?

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A)   tendon
B)   articular cartilage
C)   bursa
D)   fibrous capsule
E)   synovial membraneF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

-What does structure "D" represent on the diagram?

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A)   tendon
B)   articular cartilage
C)   bursa
D)   fibrous capsule
E)   synovial membraneF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 6

Bending the waist to one side is known as

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A)   opposition.
B)   adduction.
C)   lateral flexion.
D)   extension.
E)   elevation.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

If you stepped in a hole in the yard and sprained your ankle, you have

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A)   fractured the fibula.
B)   fractured the tibia.
C)   torn a ligament of the ankle.
D)   torn cartilage on the talus bone.
E)   fractured the calcaneous.F) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 8

-What does structure "B" represent on the diagram?

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A)   tendon
B)   articular cartilage
C)   bursa
D)   fibrous capsule
E)   synovial membraneF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

What is the most commonly dislocated joint in the body?

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A)   glenohumeral joint
B)   temporomandibular joint
C)   humeroulnar joint
D)   coxal joint
E)   knee jointF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 10

The subscapular and subacromial bursa are associated with the _________ joint.

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A)   elbow
B)   knee
C)   shoulder
D)   hip
E)   wristF) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 11

An example of a symphysis is the

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A)   elbow joint.
B)   temporomandibular joint.
C)   costovertebral joint.
D)   intervertebral joint.
E)   sacroiliac joint.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Which of the following does NOT influence the range of motion of a joint?

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A)   the shape of the articular surfaces of the bones
B)   the amount and shape of cartilage
C)   the amount of fluid in and around the joint
D)   the strength and location of tendons and ligaments
E)   All of these influence range of motion.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Lyme disease is

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A)   a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks.
B)   an inflammation of any joint.
C)   a metabolic disorder caused by increased uric acid in blood.
D)   a condition that may involve an autoimmune disease.
E)   the most common type of arthritis.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

The thick fibrocartilage disks found in the knee joint are called

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A)   bursae.
B)   ligaments.
C)   tendon sheaths.
D)   menisci.
E)   intraknee disks.F) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 15

Moving the shoulders posteriorly so that the scapulae approach the vertebral column is an example of

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A)   rotation.
B)   eversion.
C)   depression.
D)   retraction.E) None of the above
F) A) and C) D

Question 16

Rotating the forearm so that the palm faces anteriorly is called

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A)   circumduction.
B)   rotation.
C)   hyperextension.
D)   supination.
E)   pronation.F) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

Most of the joints in the appendicular skeleton are _____ joints.

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A)   fibrous
B)   immovable
C)   synovial
D)   cartilaginous
E)   inarticulateF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 18

The cubital or elbow joint is an example of a _____ joint.

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A)   saddle
B)   hinge
C)   pivot
D)   ball and socket
E)   planeF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

A place where two or more bones come together is a(n)

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A)   cavity.
B)   joint.
C)   contusion.
D)   articulation.
E)   joint and an articulation.F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 20

Which of the following movements does not occur at the knee joint?

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A)   flexion
B)   rotation
C)   abduction
D)   extension
E)   All occur at the knee.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Exam 8: Joints and Movement

The function of a bursa is to

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-The figure illustrates bones, fontanels, and sutures on the fetal skull. What does "B" represent?

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-The figure illustrates bones, fontanels, and sutures on the fetal skull. What does "E" represent?

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-What does structure "A" represent on the diagram?

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-What does structure "D" represent on the diagram?

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Bending the waist to one side is known as

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If you stepped in a hole in the yard and sprained your ankle, you have

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-What does structure "B" represent on the diagram?

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What is the most commonly dislocated joint in the body?

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The subscapular and subacromial bursa are associated with the _________ joint.

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An example of a symphysis is the

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Which of the following does NOT influence the range of motion of a joint?

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Lyme disease is

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The thick fibrocartilage disks found in the knee joint are called

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Moving the shoulders posteriorly so that the scapulae approach the vertebral column is an example of

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Rotating the forearm so that the palm faces anteriorly is called

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Most of the joints in the appendicular skeleton are _____ joints.

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The cubital or elbow joint is an example of a _____ joint.

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A place where two or more bones come together is a(n)

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Which of the following movements does not occur at the knee joint?

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