Joints Quiz 7

Question 1

What is the most important stabilizing factor for most synovial joints?

1) the shape of the articular surfaces
2) synovial fluid
3) the size of the reinforcing ligaments
4) muscle tone

Answer 1

4) muscle tone

Question 2

Which of the following refers to a joint that is immovable?

1) diarthrosis
2) synovial
3) amphiarthrosis
4) synarthrosis

Answer 2

4) synarthrosis

Question 3

Which of the following are CORRECTLY paired?

1) gomphoses: articulating bones are separated by a fluid containing cavity
2) suture: bones interconnected with fibrocartilage
3) synchondrosis: a plate of hyaline cartilage unites the bones
4) syndesmoses: bony edges interlock

Answer 3

3) synchondrosis: a plate of hyaline cartilage unites the bones

Question 4

A joint united by dense fibrocartilaginous tissue that usually permits a slight degree of movement is a ________.

1) gomphosis
2) symphysis
3) suture
4) syndesmosis

Answer 4

Symphysis

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true about synovial fluid?

1) It contains lactic acid
2) It contains hyaluronic acid (or hyaluronan)
3) It contains hydrochloric acid.
4) It contains enzymes only.

Answer 5

2) It contains hyaluronic acid (or hyaluronan)

Question 6

In terms of structure, which type of articulation has a joint cavity?

1) fibrous joint
2) synovial joint
3) cartilaginous joint

Answer 6

2) synovial joint

Question 7

Syndesmoses are classified as ______.

1) suture joints
2) cartilaginous joints
3) synovial joints
4) fibrous joints

Answer 7

Fibrous joints

Question 8

Synarthrotic joints ________.

1) have large joint cavities
2) are found only in adults
3) permit essentially no movement
4) are always cartilaginous joints

Answer 8

3) permit essentially no movement

Question 9

A joint that allows biaxial motion only is the:

1) condyloid joint
2) hinge joint
3) pivot joint
4) gliding joint

Answer 9

1) condyloid joint

Question 10

The articular surfaces of synovial joints play a minimal role in joint stability.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Synovial fluid does NOT ________.

1) contain phagocytic cells
2) prevent the articulating bones from dislocating
3) reduce friction between the articular cartilages
4) nourish the cartilage cells in the joint

Answer 11

2) prevent the articulating bones from dislocating

Question 12

On the basis of structural classification, which joint is fibrous connective tissue?

1) synchondrosis
2) pivot
3) syndesmosis
4) symphysis

Answer 12

Syndesmosis

Question 13

Articular cartilage found at the ends of the long bones serves to ________.

1) provide a smooth surface at the ends of long bones
2) produce red blood cells (hemopoiesis)
3) form the synovial membrane
4) attach tendons

Answer 13

1) provide a smooth surface at the ends of long bones

Question 14

The greatest range of motion is provided by the:

1) condyloid joint
2) saddle joint
3) ball-and-socket joint
4) pivot joint

Answer 14

Ball-and-socket joint

Question 15

Connective tissue sacs lined with synovial membranes that act as cushions in places where friction develops are called ________.

1) bursae
2) menisci
3) ligaments
4) tendons

Answer 15

1) bursae

Question 16

True or False: Synovial fluid contains phagocytic cells that protect the cavity from invasion by microbes or other debris.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Tendon sheaths ________.

1) are lined with dense irregular connective tissue
2) are extensions of periosteum
3) help anchor the tendon to the muscle
4) act as friction-reducing structures

Answer 17

4) act as friction-reducing structures

Question 18

The immovable joint found only between skull bones is called a:

1) suture
2) foramen
3) fontanel
4) condyle

Answer 18

Suture

Question 19

An epiphyseal plate is what type of joint, even though it is temporary?
Sypmhysis
Suture
Sychondrosis
Syndesmosis

Answer 19

Sychondrosis

Question 20

Within certain synovial flints, fibrous cartilaginous pads, called __________, cushion and guide the articulating bones

Synovial membranes
Bursae
Meniscus
Articular cartilages

Answer 20

Meniscus

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a structural feature of synovial joints?

1) reinforcing ligaments
2) bone ends united by fibrocartilage
3) bone ends covered with hyaline cartilage
4) a fluid-filled joint cavity

Answer 21

Bone ends united by fibrocartilage

Question 22

Articulations that allow only slight degrees of movement are classified as:

1) diarthroses
2) synarthroses
3) amphiarthroses
4) synovial joints

Answer 22

Amphiarthroses

Question 23

Which of the following does NOT represent a structural classification of joints?

1) fibrous
2) synovial
3) cartilaginous
4) diarthrosis

Answer 23

Diarthrosis

Question 24

True or False: The interosseous ligaments at the distal ends of the tibia-fibula and radius-ulna are characteristic of syndesmoses.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

True or False: An ossified synchondrosis is a synostosis.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

Synovial fluid is a viscous material that is derived by filtration from blood.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

What are menisci? 1) small sacs containing synovial fluid 2) tendon sheaths 3) semilunar cartilage pads 4) cavities lined with cartilage

Answer 27

Semilunar cartilage pads

Question 28

Which of the following is not a subdivision of fibrous joints? 1) sutures 2) gomphoses 3) synchondroses 4) syndesmoses

Answer 28

3) sychondroses

Question 29

A pad of fibrocartilage separates the adjoining bones of a _______ joint. 1) syndesmosis 2) gomphosis 3) synchondrosis 4) symphysis

Answer 29

Symphysis

Question 30

True or False: Syndesmoses are fibrous joints that occur between the teeth and the supporting bones of the jaws.

Answer 30

False

Question 31

The synovial joint between the axis and the atlas is an example of: 1) a hinge joint 2) a ball-and-socket joint 3) a pivot joint 4) a plane joint

Answer 31

3) a pivot joint

Question 32

Synchondroses are best described as: 1) cartilaginous joints with hyaline cartilage uniting the ends of the bones 2) amphiarthrotic joints designed for flexibility and strength 3) joints that permit angular movements 4) the interphalangeal joints

Answer 32

1) cartilaginous joints with hyaline cartilage uniting the ends of the bones

Question 33

Which of the following is not characteristic of all synovial joints? 1) synovial membrane 2) meniscus 3) synovial fluid 4) articular cartilage 5) joint or articular capsule

Answer 33

Meniscus

Question 34

True or False: Sutures are found only within the skull

Answer 34

True

Question 35

The dense fibrocartilaginous tissue that permits a slight degree of movement at an intervertebral joint is classified as a: 1) symphysis 2) gomphosis 3) suture 4) syndesmosis

Answer 35

Symphysis

Question 36

An example of an interosseus fibrous joint is ________. 1) the clavicle and the scapula at the distal ends 2) between the humerus and the glenoid cavity 3) between the vertebrae 4) the radius and ulna along its length

Answer 36

The radius and ulna along its length

Question 37

The synovial joint between the distal end of the humerus and the proximal end of the ulna is an example of ___: 1) pivot joint 2) ball-and-socket joint 3) plane joint 4) hinge joint

Answer 37

Hinge joint

Question 38

The shoulder joint is classified as a(n) ______ synovial joint. 1) uniaxial 2) biaxial 3) nonaxial 4) multiaxial

Answer 38

Multiaxial

Question 39

Fibrous joints are classified as ________. 1) hinge, saddle, and ellipsoidal 2) symphysis, sacroiliac, and articular 3) pivot, hinge, and ball and socket 4) sutures, syndesmoses, and gomphoses

Answer 39

4) sutures, syndesmoses, and gomphoses

Question 40

The carpometacarpal joint of the thumb is a: 1) saddle joint 2) condyloid joint 3) hinge joint 4) pivot joint

Answer 40

1) saddle joint

Question 41

Which structural joint is formed by a band of fibrous connective tissue? 1) pivot 2) syndesmosis 3) synchondrosis 4) symphysis

Answer 41

Syndesmosis

Question 42

Which of the following statements regarding the joints between the ribs and sternum is correct? The joints between the first ribs and sternum are synarthrotic; the joints between the other ribs and sternum are diarthrotic. The joints between the first ribs and sternum are synchondroses; the joints between the other ribs and sternum are symphyses. All joints between the ribs and sternum are classified as synovial joints. All joints between the ribs and sternum are classified as cartilaginous joints.

Answer 42

The joints between the first ribs and sternum are synarthrotic; the joints between the other ribs and sternum are diarthrotic.

Question 43

Most joints of the body are classified as ________ joints. 1) fibrous 2) synovial 3) cartilaginous 4) immovable

Answer 43

SynoviaL

Question 44

One of these does not provide stability to synovial joints. Which one? 1) number and positioning of reinforcing ligaments 2) shape of the articulating surfaces 3) amount of muscle tone applied to tendons that cross the joint 4) amount of synovial fluid in the joint cavity

Answer 44

amount of synovial fluid in the joint cavity

Question 45

Which of the following statements is true about synovial fluid? 1) It contains lactic acid. 2) It contains hyaluronic acid (or hyaluronan) 3) It contains enzymes only. 4) It contains hydrochloric acid.

Answer 45

It contains hyaluronic acid (or hyaluronan)

Question 46

The type of joint that is distinguished by having a fluid-filled joint cavity is a ______________ joint. 1) synovial 2) suture 3) fibrous 4) cartilaginous

Answer 46

Synovial

Question 47

Synchondroses are best described as: 1) the interphalangeal joints 2) cartilaginous joints with hyaline cartilage uniting the ends of the bones 3) joints that permit angular movements 4) amphiarthrotic joints designed for flexibility and strength

Answer 47

cartilaginous joints with hyaline cartilage uniting the ends of the bones

Question 48

The interosseous ligaments at the distal ends of the tibia-fibula and radius-ulna are characteristic of syndesmoses.

Answer 48

True

Question 49

In what joint is the root of a tooth attached to a periodontal ligament and held into a tooth socket? 1) suture 2) syndesmosis 3) gomphosis 4) serrate suture

Answer 49

Gomphosis

Question 50

An epiphyseal plate is what type of joint, even though it is temporary? 1) synchondrosis 2) symphysis 3) syndesmosis 4) suture

Answer 50

Synchondrosis

Question 51

Limited movement and the presence of a fibrocartilage pad characterize fibrous joints.

Answer 51

False

Question 52

Which of the following is not characteristic of all synovial joints? 1) articular cartilage 2) synovial fluid 3) meniscus 4) synovial membrane 5) joint or articular capsule

Answer 52

Meniscus

Question 53

Which of the following is NOT a structural feature of synovial joints? 1) bone ends united by fibrocartilage 2) reinforcing ligaments 3) bone ends covered with hyaline cartilage 4) a fluid-filled joint cavity

Answer 53

Bone ends united by fibrocartilage

Question 54

The carpometacarpal joint of the thumb is a: 1) condyloid joint 2) pivot joint 3) saddle joint 4) hinge joint

Answer 54

Saddle joint

Question 55

The articulating bones of a healthy synovial joint never touch.

Answer 55

True

Question 56

The shoulder joint is classified as a(n) ______ synovial joint. 1) biaxial 2) uniaxial 3) nonaxial 4) multiaxial

Answer 56

Multiaxial

Question 57

The major role of ligaments at synovial joints is to help direct movement and restrict undesirable movement.

Answer 57

True

Question 58

In a ________________ synovial joint, an oval surface fits into a concave depression; these joints are said to be biaxial. 1) hinge 2) pivot 3) condyloid 4) saddle

Answer 58

Condyloid

Question 59

Sutures are found only within the skull

Answer 59

True