Joints & Articulations

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Haematology and Anatomy (Thorax and Upper Limb) Quiz on Joints & Articulations, created by gina_evans0312 on 10/01/2014.
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Question 1

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Joint - a flexible junction between two bones
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  • True
  • False

Question 2

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Give an example of a fibrous joint
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  • Suture joint in the skill
  • Pubic Symphesis
  • Shoulder joint

Question 3

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Fibrous joints are made of dense, irregular connective tissue
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 4

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Cartilaginous joints (i.e Pubic Symphesis) are what?
Answer
  • Bars of cartilage between bones
  • Joints for circumduction
  • Joints between two irregular bones

Question 5

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What's the difference between the two types of Cartilaginous Joints
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  • Primary- No movement Secondary- Slight movement/shock absorption
  • Primary- Slight movement/shock absorption Secondary- No movement

Question 6

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What's the role of the Synovial membrane?
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  • Secretes synovial fluid
  • Holds joint together
  • Provides bone strength

Question 7

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The synovial membrane is found inside the fibrous membrane
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  • True
  • False

Question 8

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The synovial cavity lies within the synovial membrane
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 9

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Plane synovial joints are usually
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  • Uniaxial
  • Biaxial
  • Triaxial

Question 10

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In a plane synovial joint, the articulating surface isn't flat
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 11

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The bones in the hand are plane synovial joints
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 12

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Condyloid joints allow roation in how many axis?
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  • 1
  • 2
  • 3

Question 13

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The radial/ulnar joint is an example of a saddle joint
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 14

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Saddle joints are so called because the articular surface of the bone is saddle shaped
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 15

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Saddle joints have a range of 2 axis
Answer
  • True
  • False
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