MCPHS Anatomy & Physiology Exam 2-
Questions and Answers
which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton Correct Ans-rib
the lumbar spine is the Correct Ans-low back
the bone that articulates with the acetabulum is the Correct Ans-femur
the sagittal suture is located between the Correct Ans-two parietal bones
which of the following bones contain a sinus? Correct Ans-maxilla
Places in the skeleton where bones meet are called ______. Correct Ans-joints and
articulations
Any joint consisting of two bones joined by dense regular connective tissue without a joint
cavity would be classified as a(n) ______ joint. Correct Ans-fibrous
Synchondroses and symphyses are types of ______ joints. Correct Ans-cartilaginous
,A synovial joint may be described as a joint ______. Correct Ans-separated by a narrow,
fluid-filled space allowing for significant mobility
Of the structural joint classifications, ___ joints are the most complex Correct Ans-synovial
identify the correct descriptions of fibrous joints. Correct Ans-Having no joint cavity
United by fibrous tissue
Having a limited range of motion
the fluid within the articular (joint) cavity is called Correct Ans-synovial fluid
identify the types of cartilaginous joints Correct Ans-symphyses and synchondroses
articular cartilage is composed of what type of cartilage? Correct Ans-hyaline
A ______ is a type of articular disc that only partially spans a synovial cavity. Correct Ans-
meniscus
Most synovial joints are functionally classified as Correct Ans-diarthrotic
The thin layer of hyaline cartilage that covers the ends of bones at the joint is called the
Correct Ans-articular cartilage
Which are found in a joint capsule? Correct Ans-synovial membrane and fibrous capsule
A fibrocartilage pad found between the bones within the knee joint is called a(n) Correct Ans-
meniscus
The second most common type of arthritis is Correct Ans-rheumatoid arthritis
The simplest types of movement at a synovial joint are Correct Ans-gliding
The narrow space separating bone ends within a synovial joint is called a(n) Correct Ans-joint
cavity
Select the types of angular movements allowed at synovial joints Correct Ans-extension,
flexion, and abduction
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