A&P Chapter 8 Final Exam

What is the joint which involves the humerus, the ulna, and the radius?

• Wrist

• Knee

• Shoulder

• Elbow

What is the largest and most complex of the synovial joints?

• Elbow

• Knee

• Shoulder

• Ankle

Which term describes the bending of parts at a joint so that the angle between the parts decreases, such as the bending of the knee?

• Hyperextension

• Flexion

• Rotation

• Abduction

Which type of joint is present between the flat bones of the skull?

• Synovial joint

• Condylar joint

• Cartilaginous joint

• Fibrous joint

Which of the following joints demonstrates the greatest range of motion?

• Ball and socket

• Hinge

• Suture

• Symphysis

What is the tissue covering the ends of bones that are involved in synovial joints?

• Sutures

• Articular cartilage

• Ligaments

• Bursae

Which of the following terms refers to synovial fluid-filled sacs which are associated with certain synovial joints that help cushion the movement of tendons which cross other tendons or bony prominences?

• Menisci

• Symphysis

• Capsule

• Bursae

The following are categories in which Joints are classified according to the degree of movement they allow. Which one among these is NOT part of this type of bone classification ?

• Immovable

• Slightly movable

• Freely movable

• Synovial joints

Which term best describes the type of joints composed of cartilage ?

• Cartilaginous joints

• Fibrous joints

• Synovial joints

Joints having complex structure are classified as ?

• Synovial joints

• Cartilaginous joints

• Fibrous joints

• None