Question 1

The type of synovial joint in which only rotation may occur is a pivot joint.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Ossification typically completes after age 40.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A joint with articulating surfaces that are nearly flat is a ______ ______.

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The answer of A joint with articulating surfaces that are...

Question 4

Joints are also called

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A)  annotations.
B)  articulations.
C)  affectations.
D)  affiliations.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Thrusting the head forward to contact an incoming soccer ball is an example of _________.

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The answer of Thrusting the head forward to contact an...

Question 6

The movement of a limb around an axis is ______.

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The answer of The movement of a limb around an...

Question 7

A ball-and-socket joint is also called an ellipsoidal joint.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Most joints of the skeletal system are _________.

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The answer of Most joints of the skeletal system are...

Question 9

Greg trips over a toy and experiences a sharp pain.His physician diagnosis a torn meniscus.Greg has injured his

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A)  knee joint.
B)  elbow joint.
C)  shoulder joint.
D)  hip joint.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Displacement of a joint is called

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A)  bursitis.
B)  sprain.
C)  dislocation.
D)  arthritis.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Kicking a soccer ball is flexion of the leg at the knee joint as the foot draws back and then extension as it contacts the ball.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Articular cartilage receives oxygen and nutrients from

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A)  a direct blood supply.
B)  blood vessels in underlying spongy bone.
C)  surrounding synovial fluid.
D)  chondrocytes.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

A gomphosis is a ______ joint.

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A)  fibrous
B)  cartilagenous
C)  synovial
D)  synchondrosisE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Movement at the ankle that brings the foot closer to the shin is ________.

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The answer of Movement at the ankle that brings the...

Question 15

The basic structure of the knee joint permits flexion and extension.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A tooth root attached to a jawbone by a periodontal ligament is a _____ .

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A)  synchondrosis
B)  syndesmosis
C)  gomphosis
D)  synovial jointE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Arthritis is a circulatory problem.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Glucosamine and chondroitin are

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A)  dietary supplements from fish skeletons.
B)  proteins found in joints that are taken as dietary supplements.
C)  dietary supplements from shells and cow cartilage.
D)  dietary supplements from human cadavers.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

A joint capsule is reinforced by

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A)  tendons binding articular ends of bones together.
B)  articular cartilage cushioning ends of bones.
C)  ligaments binding articular ends of bones together.
D)  hyaline cartilage providing strength to the capsule walls.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following is not a synovial joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  Condylar
B)  Ball-and-socket
C)  Hinge
D)  SymphysisE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 8: Joints of the Skeletal System

A joint with articulating surfaces that are nearly flat is a ______ ______.

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The movement of a limb around an axis is ______.

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A tooth root attached to a jawbone by a periodontal ligament is a _____ .

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Which of the following is not a synovial joint?

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The basic structure of the knee joint permits flexion and extension.

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Ossification typically completes after age 40.

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Kicking a soccer ball is flexion of the leg at the knee joint as the foot draws back and then extension as it contacts the ball.

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Articular cartilage receives oxygen and nutrients from

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A gomphosis is a ______ joint.

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Movement at the ankle that brings the foot closer to the shin is ________.

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Thrusting the head forward to contact an incoming soccer ball is an example of _________.

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Greg trips over a toy and experiences a sharp pain.His physician diagnosis a torn meniscus.Greg has injured his

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A ball-and-socket joint is also called an ellipsoidal joint.

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A joint capsule is reinforced by

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Displacement of a joint is called

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Most joints of the skeletal system are _________.

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Glucosamine and chondroitin are

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Joints are also called

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Arthritis is a circulatory problem.

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The type of synovial joint in which only rotation may occur is a pivot joint.

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A joint with articulating surfaces that are nearly flat is a .

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