3 . A suture would be an example of a(n) [Hint]
symphysis.
diarthrosis.
syndesmosis.
synarthrosis.
amphiarthrosis.

4 . A synovial joint is an example of a(n) [Hint]
syndesmosis.
amphiarthrosis.
symphysis.
diarthrosis.
synarthrosis.

5 . A twisting motion of the foot that turns the sole inward is called [Hint]
plantar flexion.
dorsiflexion.
eversion.
inversion.
protraction.

6 . An immovable joint is a(n) [Hint]
symphysis.
synarthrosis.
amphiarthrosis.
diarthrosis.
syndesmosis.

7 . Bursae may be located in all but which of the following areas? [Hint]
Around blood vessels
Beneath the skin covering a bone
Within connective tissue exposed to friction or pressure
Around most synovial joints
Tendon sheaths

8 . Decreasing the angle between bones is called [Hint]
abduction.
extension.
adduction.
hyperextension.
flexion.

9 . In an monoaxial articulation [Hint]
movement can occur in only one axis.
no movement is possible.
only circumduction is possible.
movement can occur in all three axes.
movement can occur in only two axes.

10 . Nodding your head up and down is an example of [Hint]
circumduction.
lateral and medial rotation.
pronation and supination.
protraction and retraction.
flexion and extension.

11 . Osteoarthritis is considered [Hint]
an inflammation of tendon sheath.
an inflammation of a bursa.
a non-inflammatory type of arthritis, referred to as degenerative joint disease or "wear-and-tear arthritis".
a chronic inflammatory disorder with an insidious onset.
an inflammation of the joints.

12 . The elbow joint is an example of a(n) ________ joint. [Hint]
saddle
gliding
ellipsoidal
hinge
pivot

13 . The intercarpal articulations are _________ joints. [Hint]
saddle
ellipsoidal
gliding or plane
ball-and-socket
hinge

14 . The joint at the base of the thumb is an example of a(n) _______ joint. [Hint]
ellipsoidal
saddle
hinge
pivot
gliding

15 . The joint that permits the greatest range of mobility of any joint in the body is the ________ joint. [Hint]
wrist
shoulder
knee
hip
elbow

16 . The lateral surface of the knee joint is reinforced by the ______ ligament(s). [Hint]
popliteal
patella
tibial collateral
fibular collateral
cruciate

17 . The ligament that provides support to the front of the knee joint is the ______ ligament. [Hint]
posterior cruciate
popliteal
patella
tibial collateral
anterior cruciate

18 . The ligaments that limit the anterior-posterior movement of the femur and maintain the alignment of the femoral and tibial condyles are the______ ligaments. [Hint]
cruciate
fibular collateral
patella
popliteal
tibial collateral

19 . The movements known as dorsiflexion and plantar flexion involve moving the [Hint]
hand.
leg.
foot.
arm.
hip.

20 . Which of the following is not a function of synovial fluid? [Hint]
Provides nutrients
Lubrication
Increases osmotic pressure within joint
Shock absorption
Protects articular cartilages

21 . The epiphyseal growth plate is an example of a(n) [Hint]
gomphosis.
synchondrosis.
symphysis.
amphiarthrosis.

22 . Why are there no blood vessels inside the joint cavity of synovial joints?
Hyaluronic acid would react with blood.
Movement would damage the delicate blood vessels.
Blood would pool and limit the movement of the joint.
Blood would prevent production of articular cartilage.

23 . Which of the following is not a synovial joint?
Talocrural joint
Glenohumeral joint
Acrmioclavicular joint
Costosternal joint

24 . Rotation at the proximal radioulnar joint causes the thumb to move from lateral to medial positions. The term for this special type of rotation is
supination.
retraction.
opposition.
pronation.

25 . A common sports injury involves the forceful inversion of the ankle joint in which the ligaments are stretched. This type of injury is classified as a
strain.
dislocation.
subluxation
sprain.