BIO 210 Ch. 8 Quiz

Which of the following terms refers to a type of joint that allows free movement?

• Synarthrotic

• Amphiarthrotic

• Diarthrotic

• Meniscus

What is arthritis? Are there different types of arthritis?

• Arthritis is a single disease with no variations.

• Arthritis is a condition with multiple types, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

• Arthritis is a rare condition with only one known type.

• Arthritis is a condition that only affects the elderly.

What is supination?

• A type of joint movement involving the rotation of the forearm anteriorly

• A condition characterized by excessive inward rolling of the foot

• A medical term for inflammation of the joints

• A type of joint movement involving the rotation of the forearm posteriorly

Which of the following is NOT one of the 6 features of a synovial joint?

• Joint cavity

• Articular cartilage

• Ligaments

• Muscle fibers

• Synovial fluid

Where would you find sutures?

• In the skull

• In the spine

• In the knee

• In the shoulder

Where would a symphysis joint be found?

• In the skull

• In the spine

• In the pelvis

• In the knee

Where would a gomphosis joint be found?

• In the shoulder

• In the knee

• In the teeth

• In the hip

Which of the following correctly compares and contrasts the 3 functional types of joints?

• Synarthroses are immovable, amphiarthroses are slightly movable, and diarthroses are freely movable.

• Synarthroses are slightly movable, amphiarthroses are immovable, and diarthroses are freely movable.

• Synarthroses are freely movable, amphiarthroses are immovable, and diarthroses are slightly movable.

• Synarthroses are immovable, amphiarthroses are freely movable, and diarthroses are slightly movable.

What is the difference between abduction and adduction?

• Abduction is the movement away from the midline of the body, while adduction is the movement towards the midline.

• Abduction is the movement towards the midline of the body, while adduction is the movement away from the midline.

• Abduction and adduction both refer to rotational movements of the limbs.

• Abduction and adduction are terms used to describe muscle contraction.

Where would you find a saddle joint (synovial)?

• In the knee (tibiofemoral joint)
• In the shoulder (glenohumeral joint)
• In the thumb (carpometacarpal joint).
• In the wrist (radiocarpal joint)