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Quiz on Ch. 9 Joints Pt. 1

Total questions: 113

Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What do the rigid elements of the skeleton meet at?

a)

Muscles

b)

Ligaments

c)

Joints or articulations

d)

Tendons

2.

What is the Greek root that means "joint"?

a)

Arthro

b)

Osteo

c)

Chondro

d)

Myo

3.

What does the structure of joints enable?

a)

Flexibility for movement

b)

Resistance to crushing, tearing, and other forces

c)

Connection of muscle to bone

d)

Production of red blood cells

4.

How are joints functionally classified?

a)

By their function or structure

b)

By the amount of movement they allow

c)

By the type of tissue that comprises the joint

d)

By the number of bones connected

5.

What type of joint is immovable and commonly found in the axial skeleton?

a)

Diarthroses

b)

Amphiarthroses

c)

Synarthroses

d)

Biaxial joints

6.

Spell the name of the joint movement that is immovable and is common in the Axial Skeleton

(a)  

7.

Which type of joint is slightly movable and commonly found in the axial skeleton?

a)

Synarthroses

b)

Diarthroses

c)

Amphiarthroses

d)

Multiaxial joints

8.

Spell the name of the joint movement that is slightly movable and is common in the Axial Skeleton

(a)  

9.

What type of joint is freely movable and commonly found in the appendicular skeleton?

a)

Synarthroses

b)

Amphiarthroses

c)

Diarthroses

d)

Fixed joints

10.

Spell the name of the joint movement that is freely movable and is common in the Appendicular Skeleton (All Synovial joints)

(a)  

11.

On what two criteria is the structural classification of joints based?

a)

The type of movement they allow

b)

The presence of cartilage or ligaments

c)

The material that binds bones together and the presence or absence of a joint cavity

d)

The number of bones involved

12.

Which of the following are types of structural classification of joints?

a)

Fibrous

b)

Cartilaginous

c)

Synovial

d)

Elastic

13.

Spell the structural classification of joints that joins bones united by cartilage

(a)  

14.

Spell the structural classification of joints that joins bones separated by a joint cavity, covered with articular cartilage, and enclosed within an articular capsule lined with (the word) membrane

(a)  

15.

Which structural class of joints is characterized by adjoining bones united by collagenic fibers?

a)

Synovial

b)

Cartilaginous

c)

Fibrous

d)

Elastic

16.

What are the types of Fibrous Joints?

a)

Suture

b)

Syndesmosis

c)

Gomphosis

d)

Synchondrosis

17.

Which type of fibrous joint is connected by shorter fibers and that is immobile (Synarthrosis)?

a)

Suture

b)

Syndesmosis

c)

Gomphosis

18.

Which type of fibrous joint is connected by longer fibers and allows for slight mobility (Amphiarthrosis) ?

a)

Suture

b)

Syndesmosis

c)

Gomphosis

d)

Synchondrosis

19.

Spell the type of fibrous joint is connected by longer fibers and allows for slight mobility (Amphiarthrosis) ?

(a)  

20.

Which type of fibrous joint is connected by periodontal ligaments and that is immobile (Synarthrosis)?

a)

Suture

b)

Syndesmosis

c)

Gomphosis

21.

Spell the type of fibrous joint is connected by periodontal ligaments and that is immobile (Synarthrosis)?

(a)  

22.

What are the types of Cartilaginous joints?

a)

Synchondrosis

b)

Symphysis

c)

Suture

d)

Syndesmosis

23.

Which type of cartilaginous joint is connected by hyaline cartilage and that is immobile (Synarthrosis)?

a)

Synchondrosis

b)

Symphysis

c)

Syndesmosis

d)

Suture

24.

Spell the type of cartilaginous joint is connected by hyaline cartilage and that is immobile (Synarthrosis)?

(a)  

25.

Which type of cartilaginous joint is connected by fibrocartilage and that is slightly movable (Amphiarthrosis)?

a)

Synchondrosis

b)

Symphysis

c)

Syndesmosis

d)

Suture

26.

Spell the type of cartilaginous joint is connected by fibrocartilage and that is slightly movable (Amphiarthrosis)?

(a)  

27.

what are the 6 types of Synovial Joints?

(a)  

28.

What type of mobility is associated with synovial joints?

Movements also depend on the design of the joint.

a)

Synarthroses (Immovable)

b)

Amphiarthroses (Slightly movable)

c)

Diarthroses (Freely movable)

29.

What connects bones in fibrous joints?

a)

Cartilage

b)

Synovial fluid

c)

Fibrous connective tissue

d)

Hyaline tissue

30.

Do fibrous joints have a joint cavity?

a)

Yes, they have a large joint cavity

b)

Yes, but it's a very small joint cavity

c)

No, they do not have a joint cavity

d)

It depends on the type of fibrous joint

31.

How movable are most fibrous joints?

a)

Highly movable

b)

Not movable at all

c)

Immovable or slightly movable

d)

Only movable during physical activity

32.

Which of the following is NOT a type of fibrous joint?

a)

Sutures

b)

Syndesmoses

c)

Gomphoses

d)

Synovial joints

33.

What are sutures made of?

a)

Cartilaginous tissue

b)

Muscular tissue

c)

minimal amount of Fibrous tissue

d)

Nervous tissue

34.

Where do sutures occur?

a)

Between the bones of the skull

b)

Between the bones of the chest

c)

Between the bones of the spine

d)

Between the bones of the arm

35.

What is the purpose of sutures in childhood?

a)

To prevent bone growth

b)

To allow bone growth so the skull can expand with the brain

c)

To ossify fibrous tissue

d)

To close sutures

36.

What happens to fibrous tissue in sutures during middle age?

a)

It becomes more flexible

b)

It expands

c)

It ossifies

d)

It disintegrates

37.

What are closed sutures referred to as?

a)

Synapses

b)

Synovial joints

c)

Synostoses

d)

Synarthroses

38.

What type of joint is the tibiofibular joint?

a)

Freely movable diarthrosis

b)

Immovable synarthrosis

c)

Slightly movable amphiarthrosis

d)

Hinge joint

39.

Spell the Syndesmosis joint that is immovable (synarthrosis)

(a)  

40.

On what does the amount of movement in syndesmoses depend?

a)

The type of muscle attached

b)

The length of fibers

c)

The size of the bones

d)

The flexibility of the ligaments

41.

What connects the bones in syndesmoses?

a)

Cartilage

b)

Tendons

c)

Ligaments

d)

Muscles

42.

Which structure is found between the radius and ulna?

a)

Tibiofibular joint

b)

Interosseous membrane

c)

Synovial membrane

d)

Meniscus

43.

Spell the structure is found between the radius and ulna

(a)  

44.

How would you describe the movement in the Interosseous membrane?

a)

(Freely movable) Diarthrosis

b)

(immovable) Synarthroses

c)

(slightly movable) Diarthroses

45.

What is a gomphosis?

a)

A type of muscle attachment

b)

A tooth in a socket

c)

A bone fracture

d)

A type of cartilage

46.

What connects a tooth to its socket?

a)

Synovial fluid

b)

The periodontal ligament

c)

Tendons

d)

Bursae

47.

Spell the connecting ligament

(a)  

48.

What type of fibrous joint is found only in the skull and is held together with very short, interconnecting fibers?

a)

Syndesmosis

b)

Gomphosis

c)

Suture

d)

Pivot joint

49.

Which fibrous joint is held together by a ligament and can vary in length but is longer than in sutures?

a)

Suture

b)

Gomphosis

c)

Syndesmosis

d)

Hinge joint

50.

What is the name of the fibrous joint where a peg-in-socket arrangement holds a tooth in its socket?

a)

Suture

b)

Syndesmosis

c)

Gomphosis

d)

Ball-and-socket joint

51.

What unites bones in cartilaginous joints?

a)

Ligaments

b)

Tendons

c)

Cartilage

d)

Synovial fluid

52.

Cartilaginous joints lack which of the following?

a)

A joint cavity

b)

Cartilage

c)

The ability to move

d)

Bones

53.

How many types of cartilaginous joints are there?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Four

54.

Which of the following is a type of cartilaginous joint?

a)

Saddle joint

b)

Synchondroses

c)

Hinge joint

d)

Pivot joint

55.

Which other type of cartilaginous joint?

a)

Ball and socket joint

b)

Synovial joint

c)

Symphyses

d)

Ellipsoid joint

56.

What type of cartilage unites bones in synchondroses?

a)

Fibrocartilage

b)

Elastic cartilage

c)

Hyaline cartilage

d)

None of the above

57.

Which of the following are examples of a synchondrosis?

a)

Joint between the femur and tibia

b)

Epiphyseal plates

c)

Joint between first rib and manubrium

d)

Intervertebral discs

58.

Spell the plates that are Synchondrosis

(a)  

59.

Is the joint between the first rib and sternum movable or immovable?

a)

Movable

b)

Slightly movable

c)

Immovable

d)

Highly movable

60.

What type of cartilage unites bones in symphyses and resists tension & compression?

a)

Elastic cartilage

b)

Hyaline cartilage

c)

Fibrocartilage

d)

Calcified cartilage

61.

Which of the following is a characteristic of symphyses?

a)

They are immovable joints

b)

They allow no flexibility

c)

They are slightly movable joints that provide strength with flexibility

d)

They are freely movable joints

62.

Which of the following is an example of a symphysis?

a)

Knee joint

b)

Pubic symphysis

c)

Intervertebral discs

d)

Shoulder joint

63.

What type of cartilage is present as articular cartilage?

a)

Elastic cartilage

b)

Hyaline cartilage

c)

Fibrocartilage

d)

Calcified cartilage

64.

Which structure is labeled as "Pubic symphysis" in the diagram?

a)

The cartilaginous joint between two pubic bones

b)

The fibrocartilaginous intervertebral disc

c)

The body of vertebra

d)

The joint between a rib and the sternum

65.

What is the fibrocartilaginous intervertebral disc sandwiched between?

a)

Elastic cartilage

b)

Hyaline cartilage

c)

Bones

d)

Ligaments

66.

What type of joint is the most movable?

a)

Synovial Joints

b)

Fibrous Joints

c)

Cartilaginous Joints

d)

Fixed Joints

67.

What do all synovial joints contain?

a)

A fluid-filled joint cavity

b)

A solid bone connection

c)

A cartilage layer

d)

A fibrous joint capsule

68.

What movement to describes synovial joints?

a)

Amphiarthroses

b)

Diarthroses

c)

Synarthroses

d)

Biaxial Joints

69.

What type of cartilage covers the ends of opposing bones with hyaline cartilage and absorbs compression in synovial joints?

a)

Elastic cartilage

b)

Fibrocartilage

c)

Articular cartilage

d)

Calcified cartilage

70.

What is the function of articular cartilage in synovial joints?

a)

Produces synovial fluid

b)

Connects bones together

c)

Absorbs compression

d)

Provides blood supply to the joint

71.

Why is the joint (articular) cavity unique in synovial joints?

a)

It is filled with air

b)

It contains a large amount of synovial fluid

c)

The cavity is a potential space that holds a small
amount of synovial fluid

d)

It is lined with fibrocartilage

72.

What is the Articular capsule?

a)

The joint cavity is enclosed in a
two-layered capsule

b)

dense irregular connective
tissue, which strengthens joint

c)

Lines joint capsule and covers internal joint
surfaces

73.

What type of tissue is in the Fibrous layer of the Articular capsule that strengthens Synovial Joints?

a)

muscle tissue

b)

dense irregular connective

c)

dense irregular connective tissue

d)

nervous tissue

74.

What type of tissue is in the Synovial membrane that lines the Articular capsule and covers internal Synovial joint surfaces?

a)

dense irregular connective tissue

b)

muscle tissue

c)

nervous tissue

d)

loose connective tissue

75.

What is the function of the synovial membrane in synovial joints?

a)

It connects bones together.

b)

It functions to make synovial fluid.

c)

It provides a smooth surface for bones to move against.

d)

It encloses the joint cavity.

76.

What type of tissue makes up the fibrous layer of the articular capsule in synovial joints?

a)

Loose connective tissue

b)

Dense irregular connective tissue

c)

Cartilage

d)

Bone

77.

What does the articular capsule of a synovial joint enclose?

a)

Synovial fluid

b)

Joint cavity

c)

Bones

d)

Synovial membrane

78.

What is the consistency of synovial fluid similar to?

a)

Water

b)

Olive oil

c)

Raw egg white

d)

Honey

79.

What is synovial fluid a filtrate of?

a)

Lymph

b)

Urine

c)

Blood

d)

Saliva

80.

Where does synovial fluid arise from within the synovial membrane?

a)

Adipose tissue

b)

Capillaries

c)

Nerve endings

d)

Muscle fibers

81.

What type of molecules does synovial fluid contain that are secreted by fibroblasts?

a)

Lipoproteins

b)

Glycoproteins

c)

Nucleoproteins

d)

Phosphoproteins

82.

What is the process called where pressure on joints squeezes synovial fluid into and out of articular cartilage?

a)

Osmotic lubrication

b)

Hydrostatic lubrication

c)

Weeping lubrication

d)

Boundary lubrication

83.

What are reinforcing ligaments often are?

a)

Specialized muscle tissue

b)

Thickened parts of the fibrous layer

c)

Bone extensions

d)

Elastic cartilage

84.

Where are extracapsular ligaments located in relation to the capsule?

a)

Inside the capsule

b)

Outside the capsule

c)

Within the synovial fluid

d)

In the fibrous layer

85.

Where are intracapsular ligaments found?

a)

Outside the capsule

b)

Within the synovial fluid

c)

Internal to the capsule

d)

In the fibrous layer

86.

What is the function of the sensory nerves in the general structure of synovial joints?

a)

To produce synovial fluid

b)

To detect pain and monitor the stretching of the capsule

c)

To connect muscle to bone

d)

To provide nutrients to the joint

87.

Where does most of the rich blood supply of Synovial Joints go to?

a)

Synovial membrane

b)

Synovial fluid

c)

Blood vessels

d)

Nerves

88.

What produces the basis of synovial fluid?

a)

Nerves only

b)

Blood only

c)

Extensive capillary beds

d)

Blood and nerves

89.

What does the blood supply of Synovial Joints branch off to?

a)

major nerves

b)

blood viens

c)

major blood vessels

90.

Label the typical synovial joint

A: Fibrous Layer

B: Periosteum

C: Joint cavity (contains synovial fluid)

D: Synovial membrane

E: Ligament

F: Articular capsule

91.

What type of Synovial joints contain articular discs?

a)


temporomandibular joint

b)

elbow joint

c)


knee joint

d)

Joints whose articulating bones have
somewhat different shapes

92.

What joints are lubricating devices?

a)

Fibrous joints

b)

Synovial joints

c)

Cartilaginous joints

93.

What does friction in the synovial joints do?

a)

Overheat

b)

nothing

c)

Destroy joint tissue

d)

produce energy

94.

What is the outermost layer of the articular capsule in a synovial joint called?

a)

Synovial membrane

b)

Fibrous layer

c)

Periosteum

d)

Ligament

95.

Where do some synovial joints containing an articular disc occur?

a)

In the elbow and ankle joints

b)

In the temporomandibular joint and at the knee joint

c)

In the shoulder and hip joints

d)

In the wrist and vertebral joints

96.

What is a characteristic of joints that contain an articular disc?

a)

They occur in joints where articulating bones have identical shapes

b)

They occur in joints where articulating bones are fused together

c)

They occur in joints where articulating bones have somewhat different shapes

d)

They occur in joints where articulating bones are not in contact

97.

What is the primary function of synovial joints?

a)

To connect muscles to bones

b)

To serve as lubricating devices

c)

To produce red blood cells

d)

To store minerals

98.

What could happen if there is too much friction in synovial joints?

a)

They can generate electricity

b)

They can become more flexible

c)

They can overheat and destroy joint tissue

d)

They can produce additional synovial fluid

99.

What happens to the synovial fluid when compressive forces are applied to synovial joints?

a)

The fluid becomes more viscous

b)

The fluid is squeezed out as opposing cartilages touch

c)

The fluid evaporates

d)

The fluid changes color

100.

How do cartilages in synovial joints move?

a)

They move independently of each other

b)

They shrink and expand

c)

They ride on the slippery film

d)

They fuse together

101.

What are bursae and tendon sheaths NOT classified as?

a)

Synovial joints

b)

Closed bags of lubricant

c)

Friction-reducing structures

d)

Fibrous sacs

102.

What is the primary function of bursae and tendon sheaths?

a)

To wrap around tendons

b)

They are not synovial joints instead they are closed bags of lubricant that reduce friction between body elements

c)

To line synovial membranes

d)

To enclose synovial fluid

103.

What is a bursa?

a)

An elongated tendon

b)

A type of synovial joint

c)

A flattened fibrous sac lined by a synovial membrane

d)

A muscle attachment

104.

What is a tendon sheath?

a)

A type of muscle

b)

A flattened fibrous sac

c)

An elongated bursa that wraps around a tendon

d)

A synovial joint

105.

Label the Frontal section through the right
shoulder joint (Bursae and tendon sheaths)

A: Joint cavity containing synovial fluid

B: Fibrous layer of articular capsule

C: Synovial membrane

D: Tendon sheath

E: Humerus

F: Fibrous layer

G: Subacromial bursa

H: Articular cartilage

I: Tendon of long head of biceps brachii muscle

J: Acromion of scapula

106.

What does the "Synovial membrane" do in the shoulder joint as shown in the diagram?

a)

It connects the humerus to the scapula

b)

It secretes synovial fluid to lubricate the joint

c)

It provides structural support to the shoulder

d)

It contracts to move the arm

107.

What type of movement at synovial joints involves one bone sliding across the surface of another?

a)

Rotation

b)

Angular movement

c)

Gliding

d)

Flexion

108.

Which movement at synovial joints is characterized by a change in the angle between bones?

a)

Rotation

b)

Angular movement

c)

Gliding

d)

Extension

109.

What is the movement called when it occurs around a bone's long axis at synovial joints?

a)

Gliding

b)

Angular movement

c)

Rotation

d)

Circumduction

110.

What type of surfaces do bones have at gliding joints?

a)

Rounded surfaces

b)

Flat surfaces

c)

Hinged surfaces

d)

Spherical surfaces

111.

Between which of the following does gliding occur?

a)

Femur and Tibia

b)

Humerus and Ulna

c)

Carpals and Tarsals

d)

Radius and Scapula

112.

Gliding joints allow bones to slip across each other. Which of the following is an example of where this occurs?

a)

Between the articular processes of vertebrae

b)

Between the skull and the atlas

c)

Between the ribs and the sternum

d)

Between the patella and the femur

113.

Which type of movement is shown by the synovial joints at the wrist in Figure 9.6a?

a)

Rotation

b)

Flexion

c)

Extension

d)

Gliding