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Chapter 8 – The Skeletal System: Articulations
Joint
Classification &
Accessory
Structures
Types of
Movements
Articulations
of the Axial
Skeleton
Articulations of
the Pectoral
Girdle & Upper
Limb
Articulations of
the Pelvic Girdle
& Lower Limb
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FINAL ROUND
Topic 1:
$100 Question
Which classification of articulation is
represented by the distal articulation
between the tibia and fibula?
a. synchondrosis
b. syndesmosis
c. synostosis
d. symphysis
ANSWER
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Topic 1:
$100 Answer
Which classification of articulation is
represented by the distal articulation
between the tibia and fibula?
a. synchondrosis
b. syndesmosis
c. synostosis
d. symphysis
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Topic 1:
$200 Question
Articulations identified as “synostoses” are
further classified as belonging to which
functional category of articulations?
a. symphyses
b. gomphoses
c. synarthroses
d. syndesmoses
ANSWER
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Topic 1:
$200 Answer
Articulations identified as “synostoses” are
further classified as belonging to which
functional category of articulations?
a. symphyses
b. gomphoses
c. synarthroses
d. syndesmoses
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Topic 1:
$300 Question
In a synovial joint, such as the knee joint,
the total volume of synovial fluid is
normally less than:
a. 0.5 oz
b. 1 oz
c. 3 ml
d. 5 ml
ANSWER
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Topic 1:
$300 Answer
In a synovial joint, such as the knee joint,
the total volume of synovial fluid is
normally less than:
a. 0.5 oz
b. 1 oz
c. 3 ml
d. 5 ml
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Topic 1:
$400 Question
Which of the following statements best describes
diarthrotic joints?
a. The articulating bones are connected by
fibrous connective tissue.
b. The articulating bones are quite close
together and may even interlock.
c. The articulating bones do not contact
one another under normal conditions.
d. The articulating bones may be
connected by collagen fibers or ANSWER
cartilage.
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Topic 1:
$400 Answer
Which of the following statements best describes
diarthrotic joints?
a. The articulating bones are connected by
fibrous connective tissue.
b. The articulating bones are quite close
together and may even interlock.
c. The articulating bones do not contact
one another under normal conditions.
d. The articulating bones may be
connected by collagen fibers or
cartilage.
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Topic 1:
$500 Question
Which of the following statements is false regarding
accessory structures of synovial joints?
a. Capsular ligaments are separate from the joint
capsule, and may be located inside or outside the
joint capsule.
b. Bursae may be connected to the joint cavity, or
they may be completely separate from it.
c. Menisci restrict movements at the joint, or allow for
variations in the shapes of the articular surfaces.
d. Tendons usually pass across or around a joint, and
may limit the range of motion.
ANSWER
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Topic 1:
$500 Answer
Which of the following statements is false regarding
accessory structures of synovial joints?
a. Capsular ligaments are separate from the joint
capsule, and may be located inside or outside
the joint capsule.
b. Bursae may be connected to the joint cavity, or
they may be completely separate from it.
c. Menisci restrict movements at the joint, or allow
for variations in the shapes of the articular
surfaces.
d. Tendons usually pass across or around a joint,
and may limit the range of motion.
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Topic 2:
$100 Question
Which of the following joint types may be
nonaxial or monaxial?
a. hinge
b. plane
c. condylar
d. saddle
ANSWER
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Topic 2:
$100 Answer
Which of the following joint types may be
nonaxial or monaxial?
a. hinge
b. plane
c. condylar
d. saddle
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Topic 2:
$200 Question
Which type(s) of movements can occur in
almost any direction, but the amount of
movement is slight?
a. circumduction
b. reposition
c. gliding
d. a and c
ANSWER
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Topic 2:
$200 Answer
Which type(s) of movements can occur in
almost any direction, but the amount of
movement is slight?
a. circumduction
b. reposition
c. gliding
d. a and c
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Topic 2:
$300 Question
Which of the following statements regarding
circumduction of a pencil model is/are incorrect?
a. It is a type of angular motion.
b. With the tip at the same point, the angle
of the shaft remains unchanged as the
shaft spins around its longitudinal axis.
c. The tip remains stationary, while the
shaft, held at an angle of less than 90°,
describes a complete circle.
d. a and b
ANSWER
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Topic 2:
$300 Answer
Which of the following statements regarding
circumduction of a pencil model is/are incorrect?
a. It is a type of angular motion.
b. With the tip at the same point, the angle
of the shaft remains unchanged as the
shaft spins around its longitudinal axis.
c. The tip remains stationary, while the
shaft, held at an angle of less than 90°,
describes a complete circle.
d. a and b
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Topic 2:
$400 Question
Which of the following statements is correct?
a. Internal rotation involves rotating the
posterior aspect of the limb inward.
b. Lateral flexion is most pronounced in the
lumbar region.
c. Abduction is movement away from the
lateral axis of the body.
d. Any movement where a limb is extended
beyond its normal limits usually results
in joint damage.
ANSWER
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Topic 2:
$400 Answer
Which of the following statements is correct?
a. Internal rotation involves rotating the
posterior aspect of the limb inward.
b. Lateral flexion is most pronounced in the
lumbar region.
c. Abduction is movement away from the
lateral axis of the body.
d. Any movement where a limb is extended
beyond its normal limits usually results
in joint damage.
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Topic 2:
$500 Question
In some triaxial joints:
a. Two opposing surfaces slide past one
another.
b. The round head of one bone rests within
a cup-shaped depression in another.
c. An oval-shaped articular face nestles
within a depression on the opposing
surface.
d. Complex articular surfaces allow
extensive angular motion without
rotation.
ANSWER
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Topic 2:
$500 Answer
In some triaxial joints:
a. Two opposing surfaces slide past one
another.
b. The round head of one bone rests within
a cup-shaped depression in another.
c. An oval-shaped articular face nestles
within a depression on the opposing
surface.
d. Complex articular surfaces allow
extensive angular motion without
rotation.
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Topic 3:
$100 Question
Which of the following ligaments connects
the laminae of adjacent vertebrae?
a. ligamentum flavum
b. ligamentum nuchae
c. anterior longitudinal ligament
d. interspinous ligament
ANSWER
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Topic 3:
$100 Answer
Which of the following ligaments connects
the laminae of adjacent vertebrae?
a. ligamentum flavum
b. ligamentum nuchae
c. anterior longitudinal ligament
d. interspinous ligament
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Topic 3:
$200 Question
Regarding the articulation between the
maxillae and teeth, which of the following
is false?
a. It permits no movement.
b. It is an alveolar joint.
c. It is a synchondrosis.
d. None of the above.
ANSWER
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Topic 3:
$200 Answer
Regarding the articulation between the
maxillae and teeth, which of the following
is false?
a. It permits no movement.
b. It is an alveolar joint.
c. It is a synchondrosis.
d. None of the above.
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Topic 3:
$300 Question
Which of the following statements regarding the
temporomandibular joint is correct?
a. The lateral portion of the articular capsule,
which is relatively thick, is called the lateral
ligament.
b. The portion of its articular capsule inferior to the
cartilage disc is relatively loose.
c. The joint is poorly stabilized; yet, the structure
of its capsule permits an extensive range of
motion.
d. The temporomandibular joint is really two
synovial joints.
ANSWER
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Topic 3:
$300 Answer
Which of the following statements regarding the
temporomandibular joint is correct?
a. The lateral portion of the articular capsule,
which is relatively thick, is called the lateral
ligament.
b. The portion of its articular capsule inferior to the
cartilage disc is relatively loose.
c. The joint is poorly stabilized; yet, the structure
of its capsule permits an extensive range of
motion.
d. The temporomandibular joint is really two
synovial joints.
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Topic 3:
$400 Question
The anulus fibrosus is/does not:
a. A tough outer layer of fibrous cartilage.
b. Surrounds a second part of the
intervertebral disc.
c. Composed of hyaline and fibrous
cartilage.
d. May be distorted by the nucleus
pulposus in the condition called a
slipped disc.
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ANSWER
Topic 3:
$400 Answer
The anulus fibrosus is/does not:
a. A tough outer layer of fibrous cartilage.
b. Surrounds a second part of the
intervertebral disc.
c. Composed of hyaline and fibrous
cartilage.
d. May be distorted by the nucleus
pulposus in the condition called a
slipped disc.
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Topic 3:
$500 Question
Which of the following statements correctly describes intervertebral
articulations?
a. The intervertebral discs account for roughly one-third of
the length of the vertebral column above the sacrum.
b. The ligamentum nuchae interconnects the tips of the
spinous processes from C7 to the sacrum.
c. The nucleus pulposus is a soft, elastic, gelatinous core,
composed primarily of ~75% water with scattered elastic
and collagen fibers.
d. Thin vertebral end plates, composed of hyaline and
fibrous cartilage, almost completely cover the superior
and inferior surface of the intervertebral discs.
ANSWER
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Topic 3:
$500 Answer
Which of the following statements correctly describes intervertebral
articulations?
a. The intervertebral discs account for roughly one-third of
the length of the vertebral column above the sacrum.
b. The ligamentum nuchae interconnects the tips of the
spinous processes from C7 to the sacrum.
c. The nucleus pulposus is a soft, elastic, gelatinous core,
composed primarily of ~75% water with scattered elastic
and collagen fibers.
d. Thin vertebral end plates, composed of hyaline and
fibrous cartilage, almost completely cover the superior
and inferior surface of the intervertebral discs.
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Topic 4:
$100 Question
The intercarpal joints are/do not:
a. plane joints.
b. permit slight twisting movements.
c. condylar joints.
d. b and c
ANSWER
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Topic 4:
$100 Answer
The intercarpal joints are/do not:
a. plane joints.
b. permit slight twisting movements.
c. condylar joints.
d. b and c
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Topic 4:
$200 Question
Which of the following is a condylar
diarthrosis?
a. radiocarpal
b. carpometacarpal of thumb
c. interphalangeal
d. carpometacarpal
ANSWER
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Topic 4:
$200 Answer
Which of the following is a condylar
diarthrosis?
a. radiocarpal
b. carpometacarpal of thumb
c. interphalangeal
d. carpometacarpal
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Topic 4:
$300 Question
Which of the following upper limb
structures lies between large muscles and
the capsular wall?
a. subacromial bursa
b. subdeltoid bursa
c. subscapular bursa
d. b and c
ANSWER
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Topic 4:
$300 Answer
Which of the following upper limb
structures lies between large muscles and
the capsular wall?
a. subacromial bursa
b. subdeltoid bursa
c. subscapular bursa
d. b and c
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Topic 4:
$400 Question
Regarding the elbow joint, which of the following is correct?
a. The humeroradial joint, in which the capitulum of the
humerus articulates with the head of the radius, is the
largest and strongest articulation at the elbow.
b. It is extremely stable because the articular capsule is
very thick and the bony surfaces of the humerus and ulna
interlock.
c. The medial surface of the joint is stabilized by the ulnar
collateral ligament, which extends from the medial
epicondyle of the humerus anteriorly to the coracoid
process of the ulna, and posteriorly to the olecranon.
d. The elbow joint enables flexion and extension, as well as
protraction and retraction, when combined with the
radioulnar joint.
ANSWER
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Topic 4:
$400 Answer
Regarding the elbow joint, which of the following is correct?
a. The humeroradial joint, in which the capitulum of the
humerus articulates with the head of the radius, is the
largest and strongest articulation at the elbow.
b. It is extremely stable because the articular capsule is
very thick and the bony surfaces of the humerus and ulna
interlock.
c. The medial surface of the joint is stabilized by the ulnar
collateral ligament, which extends from the medial
epicondyle of the humerus anteriorly to the coracoid
process of the ulna, and posteriorly to the olecranon.
d. The elbow joint enables flexion and extension, as well as
protraction and retraction, when combined with the
radioulnar joint.
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Topic 4:
$500 Question
Which of the following does not accurately describe the
glenohumeral joint?
a. The glenoid labrum, which deepens the joint, is a ring of
dense, irregular connective tissue that is attached to the
margin of the glenoid cavity by fibrous cartilage.
b. The coracoacromial ligament, which spans the gap between
the coracoid process and the acromion, provides additional
support to the superior surface of the capsule.
c. The transverse humeral ligament extends between the
greater and lesser tubercles and holds down the tendon of
the short head of the biceps brachii muscle in the
intertubercular groove of the humerus.
d. The relatively oversized articular capsule, which extends from
the scapular neck to the humerus, is weakest at its inferior
surface; yet, it contributes to the extensive range of motion of
the shoulder joint.
ANSWER
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Topic 4:
$500 Answer
Which of the following does not accurately describe the
glenohumeral joint?
a. The glenoid labrum, which deepens the joint, is a ring of
dense, irregular connective tissue that is attached to the
margin of the glenoid cavity by fibrous cartilage.
b. The coracoacromial ligament, which spans the gap between
the coracoid process and the acromion, provides additional
support to the superior surface of the capsule.
c. The transverse humeral ligament extends between the
greater and lesser tubercles and holds down the tendon of
the short head of the biceps brachii muscle in the
intertubercular groove of the humerus.
d. The relatively oversized articular capsule, which extends from
the scapular neck to the humerus, is weakest at its inferior
surface; yet, it contributes to the extensive range of motion of
the shoulder joint.
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Topic 5:
$100 Question
Which of the following is/are considered to
be major ligaments of the ankle?
a. medial ligaments
b. lateral ligaments
c. tibiofibular ligament
d. b and c
ANSWER
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Topic 5:
$100 Answer
Which of the following is/are considered to
be major ligaments of the ankle?
a. medial ligaments
b. lateral ligaments
c. tibiofibular ligament
d. b and c
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Topic 5:
$200 Question
Stability of the tibiotalar joint, the primary
weight-bearing articulation of the ankle, is
partially due to the:
a. talocrural joint
b. tibiofibular joint
c. subtalar joint
d. talocalcaneal joint
ANSWER
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Topic 5:
$200 Answer
Stability of the tibiotalar joint, the primary
weight-bearing articulation of the ankle, is
partially due to the:
a. talocrural joint
b. tibiofibular joint
c. subtalar joint
d. talocalcaneal joint
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Topic 5:
$300 Question
Regarding joints of the foot, which of the
following groups of synovial joints is/are
considered to be plane joints, which permit
limited sliding and twisting movements?
a. metatarsophalangeal joints
b. interphalangeal joints
c. tarsometatarsal joints
d. b and c
ANSWER
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Topic 5:
$300 Answer
Regarding joints of the foot, which of the
following groups of synovial joints is/are
considered to be plane joints, which permit
limited sliding and twisting movements?
a. metatarsophalangeal joints
b. interphalangeal joints
c. tarsometatarsal joints
d. b and c
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Topic 5:
$400 Question
The hip joint is/does not:
a. Include the transverse acetabular ligament that
crosses the acetabular notch and completes the
lateral border of the acetabular fossa.
b. Reinforced by a fifth ligament called ligamentum
capitis femoris, which tenses only when the thigh is
flexed and undergoing external rotation.
c. Include an extremely dense and strong articular
capsule that contributes extensively to joint
stability.
d. A ball-and-socket diarthrosis that permits
flexion/extension, adduction/abduction,
circumduction and rotation.
ANSWER
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Topic 5:
$400 Answer
The hip joint is/does not:
a. Include the transverse acetabular ligament that
crosses the acetabular notch and completes the
lateral border of the acetabular fossa.
b. Reinforced by a fifth ligament called ligamentum
capitis femoris, which tenses only when the thigh is
flexed and undergoing external rotation.
c. Include an extremely dense and strong articular
capsule that contributes extensively to joint
stability.
d. A ball-and-socket diarthrosis that permits
flexion/extension, adduction/abduction,
circumduction and rotation.
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Topic 5:
$500 Question
Which of the following correctly describes the knee joint?
a. The knee joint is composed of two joints (the tibiofemoral
and the fibulofemoral joints) within a complex synovial
capsule and functions as a hinge joint.
b. At full extension, a slight external rotation of the tibia
tightens the anterior cruciate ligament and jams the
meniscus between the tibia and femur, which allows one
to stand for prolonged periods without using the extensor
muscles.
c. The medial and lateral menisci lie between the femoral
and tibial surfaces, act as cushions, increase the surface
area of the joint, and provide some medial stability to the
joint.
d. The posterior and anterior cruciate ligaments,
extracapsular ligaments of the knee, attach the
intercondylar area of the tibia to the condyles of the
femur.
ANSWER
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Topic 5:
$500 Answer
Which of the following correctly describes the knee joint?
a. The knee joint is composed of two joints (the tibiofemoral
and the fibulofemoral joints) within a complex synovial
capsule and functions as a hinge joint.
b. At full extension, a slight external rotation of the tibia
tightens the anterior cruciate ligament and jams the
meniscus between the tibia and femur, which allows one
to stand for prolonged periods without using the extensor
muscles.
c. The medial and lateral menisci lie between the femoral
and tibial surfaces, act as cushions, increase the surface
area of the joint, and provide some medial stability to the
joint.
d. The posterior and anterior cruciate ligaments,
extracapsular ligaments of the knee, attach the
intercondylar area of the tibia to the condyles of the
femur.
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FINAL ROUND Question
The distal tibiofibular joint is an example of
which type(s) of articulations?
a. planar diarthrosis
b. condylar diarthrosis
c. amphiarthrotic syndesmosis
d. a and c
ANSWER
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FINAL ROUND Answer
The distal tibiofibular joint is an example of
which type(s) of articulations?
a. planar diarthrosis
b. condylar diarthrosis
c. amphiarthrotic syndesmosis
d. a and c
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