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Chapter 3: Articular System
Clinical Kinesiology for Physical Therapist Assistants, 3rd ed.
Name
For each question, choose the BEST answer.
1.
What type of joint has a thin layer of fibrous periosteum between the
bones?
A.
Cartilaginous
B.
Fibrous
C.
Synovial
D.
Diarthrosis
2.
Which is NOT a type of fibrous joint?
A.
Syndesmosis
B.
Synarthrosis
C.
Synovial
D.
None of the above
3.
What
A.
B.
C.
D.
type of joint does NOT have direct union between the bone ends?
Fibrous
Synovial
Cartilaginous
Gomphosis
4.
What
A.
B.
C.
D.
type of joint is the humeroradial joint?
Ball and socket
Pivot
Hinge
Saddle
5.
What
A.
B.
C.
D.
type of joint is the third metacarpal phalangeal joint?
Condyloid
Saddle
Hinge
Gliding
6.
Which is an example of a uniaxial joint?
A.
Ball and socket
B.
Hinge
C.
Condyloid
D.
Plane
7.
What
A.
B.
C.
D.
type of joint is the distal tibiofibular joint?
Amphiarthrosis
Diarthrosis
Syndesmosis
Synarthrosis
8.
What type of joint allows motions that include flexion, extension,
abduction, adduction, and rotation?
A.
Ball and socket
B.
Saddle
C.
Irregular
D.
Condyloid
9.
What
A.
B.
C.
D.
10.
Which is an example of a joint that allows guiding motions?
A.
Shoulder
B.
Intercarpals
C.
Radioulnar
D.
Radiocarpal
11.
12.
What
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
type of joint allows for rotation only?
Hinge
Irregular
Condyloid
Pivot
type of joint from those listed below is uniaxial?
Pivot
Irregular
Saddle
Ball and socket
Condyloid
Which joints allows for gliding motions only?
A.
Shoulder
B.
Intercarpals
C.
CMC of thumb
D.
Wrist
E.
Atlas/axis
13.
Which is NOT a structure associated with synovial joints?
A.
Ligaments
B.
Synovial membrane
C.
Lymph tissue
D.
Cartilage
E.
Capsule
14.
What
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
15.
Which is NOT a function of synovial fluid?
A.
Reducing friction
B.
Stabilizing joints
C.
Providing shock absorption
D.
Providing nutrition for articular cartilage
16.
What
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
is the purpose of fibrocartilage in synovial joints?
Reducing friction
Stabilizing joints
providing shock absorption
Providing nutrition for articular cartilage
None of the above
17.
What
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
What
A.
B.
C.
D.
surrounds and encases a synovial joint?
Ligaments
Capsule
Synovial membrane
Tendons
Muscles
type of cartilage is found at the symphysis pubis?
Fibrocartilage
Hyaline cartilage
Elastic cartilage
Articular cartilage
What
A.
B.
C.
D.
structure connects muscle to bone?
Muscle
Tendon
Ligaments
Cartilage
18.
19.
holds bones together and provides support?
Ligaments
Synovial membrane
Fibrocartilage
Tendons
Muscles
20.
What
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
is a broad, flat tendinous sheath where muscles attach to bone?
Aponeurosis
Bursa
Tendon
Ligament
Cartilage
21.
Which of the following is found around joints in areas of excessive
friction?
A.
Fat pads
B.
Cartilage
C.
Bursa
D.
Tendons
E.
Muscles
22.
What
A.
B.
C.
D.
23.
Which plane divides the body into right and left parts?
A.
Coronal
B.
Frontal
C.
Sagittal
D.
Transverse
24.
Which term refers to the point where the three cardinal planes intersect?
A.
Center of support
B.
Line of gravity
C.
Center of gravity
D.
Midpoint
25.
Where is the center of gravity found in the human body?
A.
Slightly anterior to T2
B.
Slightly anterior to S2
C.
Slightly anterior to L5
D.
Slightly anterior to S1
type of joint has two degrees of freedom?
Nonaxial
Uniaxial
Biaxial
Triaxial
26.
In what axis does rotation occur?
A.
Vertical
B.
Sagittal
C.
Frontal
D.
Transverse
27.
In what plane do horizontal abduction and adduction occur?
A.
Sagittal
B.
Coronal
C.
Transverse
D.
None of the above
28.
Around what axis do abduction and adduction occur?
A.
Sagittal
B.
Coronal
C.
Transverse
D.
None of the above
29.
A syndesmotic joint is the same as a suture joint.
A.
True
B.
False
30.
Cartilaginous joints are also called amphiarthrodial joints.
A.
True
B.
False
31.
The superior radioulnar joint is a uniaxial joint that allows for rotation.
A.
True
B.
False
32.
Motion of nonaxial joints tends to be angular.
A.
True
B.
False
33.
The purpose of the glenoid labrum is to deepen the fossa.
A.
True
C.
False
34.
The linea alba can be found where the abdominal muscles attach.
A.
True
B.
False
35.
A joint that is more stable typically has less motion than a joint that allows
a significant amount of motion.
A.
True
B.
False