Chapter 8 - Joints - Post-Test

Joints that have some limited degree of movement are called _____.

• Diarthrotic

• Synovial

• Synarthrotic

• Amphiarthrotic

The special joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula is called a _____.

• Suture

• Gomphosis

• Syndesmosis

• Synchondrosis

The parietal and temporal bones are joined by a _____.

• Suture

• Syndesmosis

• Amphiarthrosis

• Synovial

Which of the following is an example of a gomphosis?

• Humerus-ulna

• Femur-innominate

• Tooth-alveolus

• Mandible-temporal

Where is a saddle joint found?

• Atlas-axis

• Ulna-radius

• Thumb base

• Foot

The elbow and phalanges contain _____ joints.

• Gliding

• Hinge

• Pivot

• Saddle

The articular processes of the vertebrae and _____ contain gliding joints.

• Carpals

• Phalanges

• Intervertebral disks

• Knee

The movement that decreases the angle between two bones is called _____.

• Extension

• Flexion

• Abduction

• Adduction

When one is standing erect, most of the joints are in the _____ position.

• Flexed

• Abducted

• Extended

• Elevated

The condition of _____ is an autoimmune disease that causes the formation of a joint pannus.

• Osteoarthritis

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Bursitis

• Gouty arthritis