Anatomy Arthrology Exam

Question 12

Anatomy Arthrology Exam. A biaxial joint allows for movement in how many planes?

Two planes
One plane Anatomy Arthrology Exam
Three planes
Four planes

Question 13

A biaxial joint, such as the metacarpophalangeal joint, allows movement in three planes.

True
False

Question 14

Sutures are classified functionally as a ________ because they prevent most movement between the bones.

Synarthrosis
Amphiarthrosis
Synovial joint
Diarthrosis

Question 15

The primary function of the fontanelles during birth is provide ________ to the skull, which helps the infant’s head pass through the birth canal.

Rigidity
Protection
Flexibility
Hardness

Question 16

What happens to the epiphyseal plate as a child reaches puberty?

The bone lengthening accelerates.
The epiphyseal plate is replaced by bone, and the diaphysis and epiphysis fuse together.
The cartilage continues to grow at the same rate as the bone.
The cartilage thickens by does not change.

Question 17

An example of a narrow-gap symphysis is the ________, where the pubic portions of the right and left hip bones are joined by fibrocartilage.

Pubic symphysis
Manubriosternal joint
Intervertebral disc
Glenohumeral joint

Question 18

The fibrocartilage in a symphysis does not contribute to resistance during high-impact activities like running or jumping.

True
False

Question 19

Match the key terms on the left with the correct definitions on the right.

Articular Capsule: A fibrous connective tissue structure that forms the walls of the joint cavity, attaching to the bones.
Synovial Fluid: A thick, slimy fluid that lubricates the joint and provides nutrients to the articular cartilage.
Articular Cartilage: A thin layer of hyaline cartilage that covers the bone’s articulating surface and reduces friction.
Synovial Membrane: The membrane lining the inner surface of the articular capsule that secretes synovial fluid.
Joint Cavity: A space filled with synovial fluid where the bones of a synovial joint articulate.

Question 20

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

To provide lubrication and absorb shock
To create friction between the bones
To protect the articular cartilage from wear and tear
To hold the bones together

Question 21

Ligaments prevent ________ by anchoring bones together at synovial joints and preventing their separation.

Bone growth
Inflammation
Osteoporosis
Dislocation

Question 22

Intrinsic ligaments are fused to or incorporated into the wall of the articular capsule.

True
False Anatomy Arthrology Exam

Question 23

What is the primary function of an articular disc in synovial joints?

To provide lubrication to the joint
To unite the bones and smooth movements between them
To increase the range of motion
To increase joint flexibility

Question 24

What is the primary function of a bursa in a joint?

To reduce friction between bones and other structures
To store energy for muscle contraction
To facilitate bone growth at the joint
To provide structural support to the joint

Question 25

What is primary characteristic of a synarthrosis joint?

Provides strong, immobile connections between bones
Allows for limited flexibility, such as in the spine
Allows for significant movement
Facilitates smooth motion in the body

Question 26

The intervertebral discs are an example of:

A joint with no cartilage
A fibrous joint with complete immobility
A synovial joint with extensive mobility
A cartilaginous joint with limited mobility

Question 27

Diarthrotic joints are classified based on their:

Ability to resist compression
Shape and size of the joint capsule
Type of movement and axes of motion
Location in the axial skeleton

Question 28

What is a syndesmosis?

A cartilaginous joint united by hyaline cartilage
A fibrous joint in which two parallel bones are united by longer connective tissue
A fibrous joint where bones are joined by short connective tissue fibers
A synovial joint that allows free movement

Question 29

The interosseus membrane in the forearm provides stability similar to the syndesmosis of the leg, with limited movement to support forearm function.

True
False

Question 30

What is a gomphosis?

A cartilaginous joint between vertebrae
A freely movable joint found in the mandible
A type of synovial joint found in the skull
A specialized fibrous joint that anchors a tooth to its socket

Question 31

What is a characteristic feature of a pivot joint?

A rounded portion of one bone rotates within a ring formed by another bone and a ligament
Two bones move independently in multiple directions
The bones remain immobile
Both bones in the joint slide past one another

Question 32

How are hinge joints functionally classified?

Triaxial
Uniaxial
Multiaxial
Biaxial

Question 33

Which of the following joints allows for gliding movements between bones with flat or slightly curved articulating surfaces?

All of the above
Intercarpal joints of the wrist
Intertarsal joints of the foot
Acromioclavicular joint

Question 34

What is the primary characteristic of a ball-and-socket joint?

It provides no movement.
It involves a rounded head of one bone fitting into a concave socket of another bone.
It is found only in the legs.
It allows movement in only one direction.

Question 35

The ________ ligaments join the coracoid process of the scapula to the acromion of the scapula.

Coracoacromial
Glenohumeral
Acromioclavicular
Coracoclavicular

Question 36

The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that provide the primary support for the shoulder joint.

True
False

Question 37

What structure helps deepen the socket of the glenoid cavity?

The articular capsule
The labrum
The synovial membrane
The rotator cuff

Question 38

The rotator cuff is a circle of tendons around the shoulder joint, which is comprised of the following muscles:

Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis
Biceps brachii, triceps brachii, and deltoid
Pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi
Trapezius and rhomboids

Question 39

The ________ is a strong ligament that supports the hip joint by connecting the ilium of the hip bone to the femur.

Iliofemoral ligament
Ischiofemoral ligament
Pubofemoral ligament
Ligament of the head of the femur

Question 37

The cruciate ligaments are named for the ________ attachment to the tibia.

Posterior and medial
Lateral and medial
Anterior and lateral
Anterior and posterior

Question 38

The cruciate ligaments are named for their location on the femur, as they cross each other inside the knee joint.

True
False

Question 39

The acetabulum is the ________ portion of the hip joint.

Cartilage
Tendon
Socket
Ligament

Question 40

The acetabular labrum is a structure made of bone that deepens the acetabulum and adds stability to the joint.

True
False

Question 41

A synchondrosis can be either temporary, like the epiphyseal plate of a growing long bone, or permanent, as seen in the thoracic cage.

True
False

Question 42

What distinguishes the first sternocostal joint from the remaining sternocostal joints in the thoracic cage?

It ossifies with age.
It is a synovial joint.
It is not connected to costal cartilage.
It forms a permanent synchondrosis.

Question 43

The hip joint provides strength and stability during standing and walking, even though it has less range of motion than the shoulder.

True
False

Question 44

Which joint type includes the knuckle joint and the wrist joint?

Condyloid joint
Ball-and-socket joint Anatomy Arthrology Exam
Hinge joint
Saddle joint

Question 45

Which of the following joints is an example of a saddle joint?

Hip joint
Elbow joint
Atlantoaxial joint
First carpometacarpal joint

Question 46

Which type of joint includes the intercarpal and intertarsal joints?

Plane joint
Ball-and-socket joint
Saddle joint
Hinge joint

Question 47

What type of joint is the knee, and what movement does it allow? Anatomy Arthrology Exam

Saddle; flexion and abduction.
Hinge; flexion and extension.
Ball-and-socket; rotation and extension.
Pivot; circumduction and rotation.

Question 48

The patellar ligament connects the patella to the femur and assists the quadriceps femoris in stabilizing the knee joint.

True
False

Question 49

Which of the following statements about the menisci in the knee is correct?

Both menisci are completely independent of the tibial collateral ligament.
The lateral meniscus is attached to the tibial collateral ligament.
The menisci help absorb shock and provide padding between the femur and tibia.
The menisci have a rich arterial blood supply and heal quickly when damaged.
The medial meniscus has more free movement than the lateral meniscus.

Question 50

The primary stabilizing role of the rotator cuff muscle tendons involves limiting shoulder joint movement and keeping the…

Answer (Transcribed): …head of the humerus in the glenoid cavity.

Question 51

Which of the following types of diarthrotic joints is shown in the image below?

Diaxial
Biaxial
Multiaxial
Uniaxial

Question 52

The glenoid cavity of the scapula is smaller than the head of the humerus, requiring ligaments to stabilize the shoulder joint.

True
False