Introduction to Joints quiz #1 Flashcards
Introduction to Joints quiz #1
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Which of the following is not a function of synovial fluid? a) Lubrication b) Nutrient distribution c) Shock absorption d) Bone formation
d) Bone formation Which are parts of a joint capsule? a) Synovial membrane b) Articular cartilage c) Ligaments d) All of the above
d) All of the above What connects bone to bone?
Ligaments Which bones articulate with the femur? a) Tibia b) Fibula c) Patella d) All of the above
a) Tibia Which part of the clavicle articulates with the manubrium?
The sternal end of the clavicle Which of the following bone markings is in the category of openings? a) Foramen b) Tuberosity c) Crest d) Spine
a) Foramen In which part of the body is a ball-and-socket joint found? a) Knee b) Elbow c) Shoulder d) Wrist
c) Shoulder Which of the following bone markings helps form joints? a) Condyle b) Tubercle c) Trochanter d) Tuberosity
a) Condyle Which part of the coxal bone articulates with the sacrum?
The ilium Which of the following structures protects the ends of bones at the joints? a) Ligaments b) Tendons c) Articular cartilage d) Synovial fluid
c) Articular cartilage What connects bones to other bones?
Ligaments Where would you find a sutural bone in the body?
In the skull What are the 2 differences between ligaments and tendons?
Ligaments connect bone to bone, while tendons connect muscle to bone. Ligaments are more elastic than tendons. Which of the following digits contain only 2 phalanges? a) Thumb b) Index finger c) Middle finger d) Ring finger
a) Thumb Why is the rib at b considered a true rib?
Because it is directly attached to the sternum via its own costal cartilage. What part of the scapula articulates with the humerus?
The glenoid cavity What part of this bone articulates with the ulna?
The trochlea of the humerus Which statement about the knee is incorrect? a) It is a hinge joint b) It contains the patella c) It is a ball-and-socket joint d) It allows flexion and extension
c) It is a ball-and-socket joint The shoulder joint is more movable than the hip joint. Why?
Because the shoulder joint has a shallower socket and less bony constraint, allowing for greater range of motion. Which is not a function of synovial fluid? a) Lubrication b) Nutrient distribution c) Shock absorption d) Bone formation
d) Bone formation What bone(s) does the clavicle articulate with?
The sternum and the scapula What is the most precise description of a false rib?
A rib that is indirectly attached to the sternum or not attached at all. What connects bones to bones?
Ligaments Which of the following articulates with the vertebral column? a) Skull b) Ribs c) Pelvis d) All of the above
d) All of the above Which of the following bones articulate with carpal bones? a) Radius b) Ulna c) Humerus d) Both a and b
d) Both a and b What two bones make up the hinge joint at the elbow?
The humerus and the ulna Which bones articulate with the humerus?
The scapula, radius, and ulna What two bones make up the ball and socket joint of the hip?
The femur and the acetabulum of the pelvis Which is not a feature of the ulna? a) Olecranon b) Trochlear notch c) Radial notch d) Capitulum
d) Capitulum What bone articulates with the lateral side of the talus?
The fibula Why does the hip joint have less freedom of movement than the shoulder joint?
Because the hip joint has a deeper socket and more bony constraints, providing greater stability but less range of motion. What do ligaments attach?
Bone to bone What tissue covers the articulating surfaces of bones in a synovial joint?
Articular cartilage Which tarsal bone articulates with the tibia and fibula?
The talus The glenoid cavity is a depression on which bone?
The scapula Which of the following is not a carpal bone? a) Scaphoid b) Lunate c) Talus d) Trapezium
c) Talus Which is not a carpal bone? a) Scaphoid b) Lunate c) Talus d) Trapezium
c) Talus Which of the following bones is not a tarsal bone? a) Calcaneus b) Navicular c) Scaphoid d) Cuboid
c) Scaphoid What is the name of the wrist bones?
Carpals What is the name for the bones of both the toes and fingers?
Phalanges