Human Anatomy & Physiology: A&P Chapter 8 Joints Flashcards


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Which of these joints would be functionally classified as diarthrotic?

None of the listed responses is correct.

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The generalized model for the structural type of joint illustrated shares the LEAST number of features with which of the following?

intervertebral joint

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Which of the following is true regarding the structure indicated by the arrow in the joint depicted in A?

It becomes ossified late in adult development.

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The arrows in B and C point to structures that can both be described as a ______.

ligament

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Which of the joints will eventually develop into a synostosis?

A

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Which of the following is a hinge joint?

F

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Which structure is composed primarily of dense irregular connective tissue?

D

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Functional classification of joints is based on ________.

the amount of movement allowed by the joint

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

diarthrosis

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Articulations permitting only slight degrees of movement are ________.

amphiarthroses

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Synarthrotic joints ________.

permit essentially no movement

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The amount of movement permitted by a particular joint is the basis for the functional classification of joints.

True

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All joints permit some degree of movement, even if very slight.

False

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The structural classification of joints is based on the composition of the binding material and the presence or absence of a joint cavity.

True

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Fibrous joints are classified as ________.

sutures, syndesmoses, and gomphoses

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Which of the following statements defines synchondroses?

cartilaginous joints where hyaline cartilage unites the ends of bones

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Which of the following is one difference between bursae and tendon sheaths?

Bursae are flattened fibrous sacs wedged between adjacent structures, while tendon sheaths are elongated fibrous sacs that wrap around tendons.

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The thumb joint indicated by C mediates which of the following special movements?

opposition

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Which structure is composed primarily of dense irregular connective tissue?

D

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

bursae

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All three joints in the below figure are classified as ______.

fibrous joints

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Which of the joints will eventually develop into a synostosis?

A

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

gomphosis

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Which joint in the above figure is limited to nonaxial gliding movements?

E

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Pointing the toes is an example of ________.

plantar flexion

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

Carpometacarpal joint of the thumb.

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

bone ends united by fibrocartilage

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

diarthrosis

32

Which of the following is a true statement regarding gliding movements?

Gliding movements occur at the intercarpal and intertarsal joints.

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The structural classification of joints is based on the composition of the binding material and the presence or absence of a joint cavity.

True

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

hyperextension

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Structure C and D collectively form which of the following?

articular capsule

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The shoulder and hip are examples of ________.

ball-and-socket joints

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The terms inversion and eversion pertain only to the ________.

feet

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Articulations permitting only slight degrees of movement are ________.

amphiarthroses

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In a sprain, the ________ of a joint are stretched or torn.

ligaments

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Which of the following terms describes the functional classification of the illustrated joint with regard to its range of movement?

diarthrotic

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Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to joint stability?

amount of synovial fluid in the joint cavity

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Synovial fluid does NOT ________.

prevent the articulating bones from dislocating

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The hip joint is a good example of a(n) ________ synovial joint.

multiaxial

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Functional classification of joints is based on ________.

the amount of movement allowed by the joint

45

Which joint has sacrificed stability to provide great freedom of movement?

shoulder

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Which of the following terms describes the functional classification of the illustrated joint with regard to its range of movement?

diarthrotic

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Functional classification of joints is based on ________.

the amount of movement allowed by the joint

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All joints permit some degree of movement, even if very slight.

False

49

Which movement increases the angle between articulating bones?

extension

50

In the classification of joints, which of the following is true?

All synovial joints are freely movable.

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Which of the joints will eventually develop into a synostosis?

A

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The thumb joint indicated by C mediates which of the following special movements?

opposition

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Which ligament would one tap to generate the knee-jerk reflex?

patellar ligament

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Which of the following is CORRECTLY paired?

multiaxial movement: movement in all three planes and around all three axes

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Which joint in the above figure is limited to nonaxial gliding movements?

E

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The joints indicated by the arrows in C and D are distinguished from those indicated in A and B by the presence of which of the following tissues?

fibro-cartilage

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

Carpometacarpal joint of the thumb.

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Pointing the toes is an example of ________.

plantar flexion

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In a sprain, the ________ of a joint are stretched or torn.

ligaments

60

Which joint has sacrificed stability to provide great freedom of movement?

shoulder

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The hip joint is a good example of a(n) ________ synovial joint.

multiaxial

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The shoulder and hip are examples of ________.

ball-and-socket joints

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

synarthrosis

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

bone ends united by fibrocartilage

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The amount of movement permitted by a particular joint is the basis for the functional classification of joints.

True

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Using the structural classification, what type of joint is the epiphyseal plate?

cartilaginous joint

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Joints A, B, C, and D in the figures below are all classified as ______.

cartilaginous joints

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

gomphosis

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When a person makes a pinching motion with their thumb and forefinger they are performing a movement called ________.

opposition

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Which type of movement occurs at the intercarpal and intertarsal joints?

gliding movement