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Harry is told he has structural damage to his dentoalveolar joint. Where specifically is the problem area?


A) Between his sacrum and coxa.
B) At his symphysis pubis.
C) In his cervical region between the atlas and axis.
D) Between his tooth socket and tooth.
E) At the suture between the two parietal bones.

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The figure illustrates bones, fontanels, and sutures on the fetal skull. What does "E" represent?


A) anterior fontanel
B) posterior fontanel
C) parietal bone
D) sagittal suture
E) occipital bone

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The three arches of the foot


A) transfer weight from the tibia to the femur.
B) distribute the weight of the body during standing and walking.
C) form a hinge joint.
D) are highest on the lateral side of the foot.
E) form after birth.

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The joint between the head of the radius and the proximal end of the ulna is a _____ joint.


A) plane
B) saddle
C) hinge
D) pivot
E) ball and socket

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Mary Lu is experiencing pain from her sacroiliac joint. In what region of her body is she most likely feeling pain?


A) posterior pelvic region
B) anterior pelvic region
C) cervical region
D) lumbar region
E) thoracic region

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Articular cartilage


A) is a double layer of tissue that encloses a joint.
B) is a thin lubricating film covering the surface of a joint.
C) provides a smooth surface where bones meet.
D) is a layer of tissue that is continuous with the periosteum.
E) lines the joint everywhere except over the articular cartilage.

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Which of the following movements is possible at the hip or coxal joint?


A) rotation
B) flexion
C) adduction
D) circumduction
E) All of these are possible.

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The simplest types of movement at a synovial joint are ______ movements.


A) special
B) angular
C) fibrous
D) gliding
E) circular

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A synchondrosis


A) is a type of gomphosis.
B) is freely movable.
C) may be temporary.
D) is found in the arm.
E) is not found in a growing long bone.

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The opposite of eversion is


A) inversion.
B) protraction.
C) elevation.
D) pronation.
E) flexion.

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The range of motion determined by the joint's muscular contraction is range of motion requires some external force such as manipulation in therapy.

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Which of the following does NOT influence the range of motion of a joint?


A) the shape of the articular surfaces of the bones
B) the amount and shape of cartilage
C) the amount of fluid in and around the joint
D) the strength and location of tendons and ligaments
E) All of these influence range of motion.

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Bowing the head is an example of


A) rotation.
B) pronation.
C) flexion.
D) lateral excursion.
E) hyperextension.

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What does structure "C" represent on the diagram?


A) tendon
B) articular cartilage
C) bursa
D) fibrous capsule
E) synovial membrane

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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.

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What does structure "B" represent on the diagram?


A) tendon
B) articular cartilage
C) bursa
D) fibrous capsule
E) synovial membrane

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The medial meniscus is in the


A) neck.
B) shoulder.
C) hip.
D) knee.
E) elbow.

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If you ask someone a question and they do not know the answer, which type of nonverbal expression are you likely to get from that person?


A) elevation of the clavicles and scapulae
B) hyperextension of the back
C) pronation of the forearm
D) flexion of the forearm
E) lateral flexion of the trunk

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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.

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Which of the following joints is most movable?


A) suture
B) syndesmosis
C) symphysis
D) synovial
E) synchondrosis

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