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Articulations
Test Description: Structure and function of articulations of the skeletal system.
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) The slippery substance that lubricates some kinds of joints is called
A
syndesmosis fluid
B
mucous
C
synovial fluid
D
cartilage
2) A joint in which two bones do not move is called a
A
synarthrosis
B
amphiarthrosis
C
gomphosis
D
diarthrosis
3) The type of joint that provides the most movement between bones is called a
A
diarthrosis
B
fibrous joint
C
synarthrosis
D
amphiarthrosis
4) An example of a gomphosis is
A
the olecranon of the ulna into the fossa on the humerus
B
the root of a tooth in its socket in the mandible
C
the head of the femur into the acetabulum of the coxa
D
the connection of the proximal phalange and metacarpal of the thumb
5) Which of these articulations provides the LEAST movement?
A
the rib to sternum joint
B
the pubis symphysis
C
the tibia-fibula joint
D
the sutures of the cranial bones
6) Which two joints allow rotational movement?
A
ellipsoidal and ball & socket
B
pivot and ball & socket
C
pivot and saddle
D
pivot and ellipsoidal
7) The articulation between the first metacarpal and the trapezium is the only example of a
A
gliding joint
B
saddle joint
C
hinge joint
D
ellipsoidal joint
8) The type of joint found at the knee is a
A
gomphosis
B
diarthrosis
C
synarthrosis
D
amphiarthrosis
9) The space between bones in a joint is called the
A
cartilaginous cavity
B
articular cavity
C
synovial cavity
D
menisci cavity
10) The type of joint that allows a sliding motion between flat surfaces of bones is the
A
ellipsoidal joint
B
ball and socket joint
C
hinge joint
D
gliding joint
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