JOINT AND JOINT MOVEMENTS QUIZ

Question 1

Joints between bones that do not allow movement

Answer 1

Synarthroses

Question 2

b. This type of joint is formed by either opposing plane surfaces or slightly convex and concave surfaces, only allows gliding movement

Answer 2

Gliding joint

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c. Freely moving joints or articulations; also called synovial joints

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Diarthroses

Question 4

structure that is an outer layer of a joint structure and is composed of dense connective fibrous tissues

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Fibrous capsule

Question 5

e. A concave surface of the pelvis where the head of the femur meets with the pelvis

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Acetabulum

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the bones are united by a thin layer of fibrous tissue

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Suture

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g. A joint that a convex surface fits into a concave surface. In this type of a joint, motion is limited to flexion and extension in a single plane

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Hinge joint

Question 8

fluid found in the cavities of the synovial joints whose role is to reduce friction and protect the cartilage surface

Answer 8

Synovial fluid

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i. A process during which a lighted instrument is used to examine and also perform surgery in the interior of a joint

Answer 9

Arthroscopy

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j. A type of joint disease that results from breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone

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Osteoarthritis

Question 11

joint that allows for rotational movement around a single axis

Answer 11

Pivot joint

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l. Inflammation of the synovial membrane, the tissue that lines and protects the joint

Answer 12

Synovitis

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forms the junctions between the spine and each side of the pelvis, bears the weight and stress of the torso,

Answer 13

Sacroiliac joint

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n. Joint in which bones are connected by ligaments between the bones

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Syndesmosis

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o. Closed sacs with a synovial membrane lining

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Bursa

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p. A type of synovial or diarthrosis joint, also called a multiaxial joint, like the shoulder or hip joint

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Ball and socket joint

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q. A place of junction between two or more bones

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Articulation

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r. Smooth connective tissue that covers the ends of bones where they come together to form joints

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Articular cartilage

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s. A type of synovial joint, also called an ellipsoidal joint, like the wrist

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Condyloid joint

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t. Joints are held together by these structures that are made of strong connective tissue

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Ligaments

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u. Measurement of the arc of movement of joints such as the hip or knee

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Range of motion

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v. A chronic inflammatory disease that causes joint pain, stiffness, and swelling

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Rheumatoid arthritis

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w. A partial or complete tear of a ligament

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Sprain

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x. Surgical procedure to alter a joint, relieve pain, and restore range of motion by realigning, reconstructing, or replacing a joint

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Arthroplasty

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y. Joints that allow only slight movement

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Amphiarthroses

Question 26

Pointing the toes down with the heel up

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Plantar flexion

Question 27

Turning the palm of the hand to face upwards

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Supination

Question 28

Increases the angle joint beyond the anatomic position

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Hyperextension

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Movement that occurs only with the thumb and is unique to primates, occurs when thumb and tip of finger meet

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Opposition

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Moving a limb towards the midline of the body

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Adduction

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Bending a body part to decrease the angle between the bones at a joint

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Flexion

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Lowering a part of the body

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Depression

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Moving the sole of the foot outward at the ankle

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Eversion

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Moving a limb away from the midline of the body

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Abduction

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Turning the pam of the hand to face downwards

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Pronation

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Soles of the feet face inwards at the ankle

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Inversion

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Thrusting forward of a body part

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Protraction

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Bending a body part to increase the angle between the bones at a joint

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Extension

Question 39

Pointing the toes up and the heel down

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Dorsiflexion

Question 40

Moving a bone around a central axis

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Rotation

Question 41

Raising a part of the body

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Elevation

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The withdrawal of a body part

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Retraction

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Moving the bone so that the end of the bone or limb describes a circle in the air and the side of the bone describe a cone in the air

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circumduction

Question 44

Femoral shaft fracture

Answer 44

The fracture shown was the result of an accidental gunshot (pieces of lead can be seen in the X-ray), but motor vehicle accidents are more commonly to blame for this type of injury

Question 45

The fracture shown is commonly caused by falls onto outstretched hands. These are the most common fractures in pediatrics.

Answer 45

Radius fracture

Question 46

This fracture was caused by a fall onto a fully extended arm that hyper-extended the elbow joint (bent the joint the wrong way).

Answer 46

Supracondylar humerus fracture

Question 47

This type of break is most often treated with splints, but surgery may be required if a break is severe or does not heal properly.

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Phalangeal fracture

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This common injury can be caused by a fall or an impact, such as the knees hitting the dashboard in a car accident.

Answer 48

Patella fracture

Question 49

The fractures shown are usually caused by a fall or a direct strike to the arm.

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Ulna and radius fractures

Question 50

This very painful injury is most often caused by a hard fall to the buttocks.

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Fracture of lumbar spine

Question 51

Fractures such as these are often caused by direct strikes to the leg, often in car accidents.

Answer 51

Tibia/fibula fractures

Question 52

A common sports injury, this fracture is also the most common injury to a child during birth.

Answer 52

Clavicle fracture

Question 53

This type of injury usually results from dropping something on the foot.

Answer 53

Metatarsal fracture

Question 54

The fracture shown resulted from a blow to the head. This type of fracture can sometimes be associated with underlying damage to a major organ.

Answer 54

Skull fracture

Question 55

This type of dislocation is most commonly caused by high-energy impacts in car accidents, but can also be caused by a fall from a significant height.

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Hip dislocation

Question 56

This very common sports injury is treated by sedating the patient and manipulating the joint back into place.

Answer 56

Dislocated shoulder

Question 57

Transverse

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The fracture occurs at an exact 90° horizontal angle.

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Oblique

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The fracture occurs sloped down/up at an angle or curves.

Question 59

Spiral

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The fracture spirals around the bone.

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Comminuted

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The fracture breaks into multiple pieces.

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Impacted

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The fracture occurs in the middle of a bone when it is driven into itself and buckles.

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Avulsion

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A ligament or tendon pulls away from its attachment on the bone, and a fragment of bone breaks off with it.

Question 62

Fissure or Hairline

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An incomplete bone fracture; multiple small lines are often visible, but do not pass through the entire bone.

Question 63

Greenstick

Answer 63

The bone bends rather than breaks, much like a green tree branch.