Quiz 8- Articulations Lecture

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

bursae

ligaments

tendons

menisci

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

bursae

ligaments

tendons

menisci

bursae

Which of the following are cartilaginous joints?

sutures

gomphoses

synchondroses

syndesmoses

synchodorses

Bending your head back until it hurts is an example of ________.

 circumduction

 extension

hyperextension

 flexion

hyperextension

A fibrous joint that is a peg-in-socket is called a ________ joint.

 suture

 syndesmosis

 gomphosis

synchondrosis

gomophosis

The cruciate ligaments of the knee ________.

 attach to each other in their midportions

 tend to run parallel to one another

 prevent hyperextension of the knee

 are also called collateral ligaments

prevent hypertension of the knee

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

 produce red blood cells (hemopoiesis)

 form the synovial membrane

 attach tendons

 provide a smooth surface at the ends of synovial joints

 provide a smooth surface at the ends of synovial joints

The type of joint between the carpal (trapezium) and the first metacarpal is a ________ joint.

 plane

 condylar

 hinge

saddle

saddle

Moving your jaw forward, causing an underbite, is called ________.

 protraction

 pronation

 retraction

 adduction

protraction

Presence of a synovial cavity, articular cartilage, synovial membrane, and ligaments are characteristics of what type of joint?

 symphysis

 synchondrosis

hinge joint

 suture

hinge joint

Which ligament of the knee initiates the knee-jerk reflex when tapped?

 the lateral patellar retinacula

the patellar ligament

 the extracapsular ligament

 the medial patellar retinacula

the patellar ligament

Saddle joints have concave and convex surfaces. Identify a saddle joint
of the skeleton.

 metacarpophalangeal joint of the finger

 interphalangeal joint of the finger

carpometacarpal joint of the thumb

 carpometacarpal joint of the phalanges

 carpometacarpal joint of the ring finger

carpometacarpal joint of the thumb

Only examples are the teeth in alveolar sockets where fibrous connection is found in the periodontal ligament that holds tooth to its socket.

Gomphosis

 Synchondroses

 Symphyses

 Suture

 Syndesmosis

gomphosis

All of the following are factors that influence synovial joint stability EXCEPT?

 arrangement and tension of the muscles

 arrangement and tension of the ligaments

 structure and shape of the articulating bone

number of bones in the joint

 strength and tension of joint ligaments

number of bones in the joint

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

 syndesmosis

 bursae

symphysis

 gomphosis

 suture

symphysis

Antibiotic treatment would be recommended for ________.

 dislocation

 rheumatoid arthritis

Lyme disease

 osteoarthritis

 gout

lyme disease

Movement in two planes is defined as: 

Multiaxial

Nonaxial

Uniaxial

 Gliding

Biaxial

biaxial

Fibrocartilage separates articular surfaces to improve “fit” of bone ends, stabilize joint, and reduce wear and tear:  

Menisci

 Articular cartilage

 Fatty pads

 Joint cavity

 Articular cartilage

menisci

A fluid-filled sac or saclike cavity, especially one countering friction at a joint.  It is described as a tiny water balloon with only a few drops of fluid in it, wedged between two surfaces.

 synovial cavity

 bursae

 Joint cavity

 Tendon sheath

 Articular capsule

bursae

Which of the following is a true statement?

 The head of the humerus articulates with the acromion process.

 The lateral and medial patellar ligaments are also known as the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments

The annular ligament surrounds the head of the radius.

 The rotator cuff is responsible for the flexible extensions at the elbow joint.

 The greater tubercle of the humerus articulates at the coracoid process

the annular ligament surrounds the head of the radius

Flexion of the ankle so that the superior aspect of the foot approaches the shin is called ______.

 plantarflexion

 extension

 flexion

 hyperextension

 dorsiflexion

dorsifelxion

Tendon sheaths can be best described by the following statement:  

 are extensions of periosteum

 help anchor the tendon to the muscle

are lined with dense irregular connective tissue

act as friction-reducing structures

is necessary for the vascular packet to travel through

act as friction-reducing structures

Which of the following is NOT found surrounding the glenohumoral joint?

 Glenoid labrum

 glenohumeral ligaments

humoral cruciate ligament

humoral cruciate ligament

Which joints are correctly matched?

 saddle; shoulder

 wrist; saddle

 interphalangeal; plane

 elbow; pivot

ankle; hinge

ankle; hinge

What type of synovial joint is “E”

Ball and socket joint 

saddle joint

 Plane joint

 Pivot joint

 Hinge joint

saddle

The following structure is not found in the knee:

 patellar ligament

 Fibular collateral ligament

acromiotibular ligament

 Medial patellar retinacula

 lateral patellar retinacula

acromiotibular ligament