Chapter 10: Articulations

Chapter 10: Articulations

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below 

 

Chapter 10-A: Articulations

 

Test Bank

 

TRUE/FALSE

 

1. An articulation is a point of contact between bones.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 272

TOP:    Articulations Introduction

 

2. Sutures are found only in the skull.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 272

TOP:    Sutures

 

3. A symphysis is a joint in which bones are connected by fibrous bands.

 

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 273

TOP:    Symphyses

 

4. Syndesmoses joints have hyaline cartilage at articular surfaces.

 

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Synthesis        REF:    Page 272         TOP:    Syndesmoses

 

5. Synchondroses joints between the ribs and sternum allow for expansion of the chest cavity during breathing.

 

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Synthesis        REF:    Page 273         TOP:    Synchondroses

 

6. All synovial joints have an enclosed cavity with a lubricating fluid.

 

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Synthesis        REF:    Page 273         TOP:    Synchondroses

 

7. Extensions of periosteum form a capsule around synovial joints.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Synthesis        REF:    Page 274

TOP:    Structure of Synovial Joints

 

8. Menisci are found in all synovial joints.

 

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Application     REF:    Page 275

TOP:    Structure of Synovial Joints

 

9. Menisci are pillowlike structures formed of synovial membranes filled with synovial fluid.

 

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Synthesis        REF:    Page 275

TOP:    Structure of Synovial Joints

 

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. Which of the following is a true statement?

a.	Joints may be classified into five major categories.
b.	The functional classification of joints centers around the type of connective tissue that joins the bones together.
c.	The structural classification of joints centers around the type of connective tissue that joins the bones together.
d.	The structural classification of joints involves the degree of movement the joint permits.

 

ANS:   C                     DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 272

TOP:    Classification of Joints

 

2. Which of the following is not an example of a fibrous joint?

a.	Symphyses
b.	Sutures
c.	Syndesmoses
d.	Gomphoses

 

ANS:   A                     DIF:    Application     REF:    Page 273

TOP:    Fibrous Joints (Synarthroses)

 

3. What are the unique joints that occur between the root of a tooth and the alveolar process of the mandible or maxilla?

a.	Symphyses
b.	Syndesmoses
c.	Gomphoses
d.	Synchondroses

 

ANS:   C                     DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 272

TOP:    Gomphoses

 

4. What are the most movable joints in the body?

a.	Symphyses
b.	Synovial
c.	Syndesmoses
d.	Synchondroses

 

ANS:   B                     DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 274

TOP:    Synovial Joints (Diarthroses)

 

5. In terms of structure, which type of articulation has a joint capsule?

a.	Fibrous
b.	Cartilaginous
c.	Synovial
d.	Amphiarthrotic

 

ANS:   C                     DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 274

TOP:    Synovial Joints (Diarthroses)

 

6. In terms of function, which is considered an immovable joint?

a.	Synarthrosis
b.	Amphiarthrosis
c.	Diarthrosis
d.	All joints are movable.

 

ANS:   A                     DIF:    Application     REF:    Page 272

TOP:    Fibrous Joints (Synarthroses)

 

7. A condyloid joint is an example of a(n) _____ joint.

a.	uniaxial
b.	biaxial
c.	multiaxial
d.	immovable

 

ANS:   B                     DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 276

TOP:    Types of Synovial Joints