Joints and Movement
Chapter 08
Joints and Movement
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Joints between the carpal bones are
A. costocarpal joints.
B. intermetacarpal joints.
C. metacarpalphalangeal joints.
D. intercarpal joints.
E. intracarpal joints.
2. A place where two or more bones come together is a(n)
A. cavity.
B. joint.
C. contusion.
D. articulation.
E. joint and an articulation.
3. The sagittal suture is between the
A. sacrum and coxa.
B. two pubic bones.
C. atlas and axis.
D. alveolar process and tooth.
E. two parietal bones.
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4. The dentoalveolar joint is between the
A. sacrum and coxa.
B. two pubic bones.
C. atlas and axis.
D. alveolar process and tooth.
E. two parietal bones.
5. The symphysis pubis is between the
A. sacrum and coxa.
B. two pubic bones.
C. atlas and axis.
D. alveolar process and tooth.
E. two parietal bones.
6. The atlantoaxial joint is between the
A. sacrum and coxa.
B. two pubic bones.
C. atlas and axis.
D. alveolar process and tooth.
E. two parietal bones.
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7. The sacroiliac joint is between the
A. sacrum and coxa.
B. two pubic bones.
C. atlas and axis.
D. alveolar process and tooth.
E. two parietal bones.
8. Joints are classified according to the
A. bones that are united at the joint.
B. structure of the joint.
C. size of the joint.
D. shape of the joint.
E. type of fluid in the joint.
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 8.01
Topic: Joints and Movement
9. A joint that has no joint cavity and exhibits little or no movement would be classified as a
A. fibrous joint.
B. synovial joint.
C. complex joint.
D. cartilaginous joint.
E. partial joint.
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 8.01
Topic: Joints and Movement
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10. Which of the following statements concerning sutures is false?
A. They may become completely immovable in adults.
B. The opposing bones in the joint interdigitate for stability.
C. The tissue between the bones is hyaline cartilage.
D. The periosteum of adjacent bones is continuous over the joint.
E. Membranes, called fontanels, are present in some sutures at birth.
Bloom's Level: Understand
Section: 8.01
Topic: Joints and Movement
11. When two bones grow together across a joint to form a single bone, this is called a
A. suture.
B. syndesmosis.
C. gomphosis.
D. synostosis.
E. symphysis.
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 8.01
Topic: Joints and Movement
12. In a syndesmosis
A. there is an osseous union between the bones of the joint.
B. the bones are held together by ligaments called interosseous membranes.
C. it is not unusual to find discs of cartilage.
D. no movement occurs.
E. there is a great range of motion.
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 8.01
Topic: Joints and Movement
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Chapter 08
Joints and Movement
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Joints between the carpal bones are
A. costocarpal joints.
B. intermetacarpal joints.
C. metacarpalphalangeal joints.
D. intercarpal joints.
E. intracarpal joints.
2. A place where two or more bones come together is a(n)
A. cavity.
B. joint.
C. contusion.
D. articulation.
E. joint and an articulation.
3. The sagittal suture is between the
A. sacrum and coxa.
B. two pubic bones.
C. atlas and axis.
D. alveolar process and tooth.
E. two parietal bones.
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4. The dentoalveolar joint is between the
A. sacrum and coxa.
B. two pubic bones.
C. atlas and axis.
D. alveolar process and tooth.
E. two parietal bones.
5. The symphysis pubis is between the
A. sacrum and coxa.
B. two pubic bones.
C. atlas and axis.
D. alveolar process and tooth.
E. two parietal bones.
6. The atlantoaxial joint is between the
A. sacrum and coxa.
B. two pubic bones.
C. atlas and axis.
D. alveolar process and tooth.
E. two parietal bones.
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7. The sacroiliac joint is between the
A. sacrum and coxa.
B. two pubic bones.
C. atlas and axis.
D. alveolar process and tooth.
E. two parietal bones.
8. Joints are classified according to the
A. bones that are united at the joint.
B. structure of the joint.
C. size of the joint.
D. shape of the joint.
E. type of fluid in the joint.
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 8.01
Topic: Joints and Movement
9. A joint that has no joint cavity and exhibits little or no movement would be classified as a
A. fibrous joint.
B. synovial joint.
C. complex joint.
D. cartilaginous joint.
E. partial joint.
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 8.01
Topic: Joints and Movement
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10. Which of the following statements concerning sutures is false?
A. They may become completely immovable in adults.
B. The opposing bones in the joint interdigitate for stability.
C. The tissue between the bones is hyaline cartilage.
D. The periosteum of adjacent bones is continuous over the joint.
E. Membranes, called fontanels, are present in some sutures at birth.
Bloom's Level: Understand
Section: 8.01
Topic: Joints and Movement
11. When two bones grow together across a joint to form a single bone, this is called a
A. suture.
B. syndesmosis.
C. gomphosis.
D. synostosis.
E. symphysis.
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 8.01
Topic: Joints and Movement
12. In a syndesmosis
A. there is an osseous union between the bones of the joint.
B. the bones are held together by ligaments called interosseous membranes.
C. it is not unusual to find discs of cartilage.
D. no movement occurs.
E. there is a great range of motion.
Bloom's Level: Remember
Section: 8.01
Topic: Joints and Movement
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