The joints between vertebrae are examples of ________ joints.
A) saddle
B) pivot
C) condylar
D) hinge
E) gliding
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Question 2) Which of the following joints is an example of a ball-and-socket joint?
A) elbow
B) knee
C) ankle
D) wrist
E) shoulder
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Question 3) An extension past the anatomical position is known as
A) double-jointed.
B) extension.
C) flexion.
D) rotation.
E) hyperextension.
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Question 4) In a triaxial articulation,
A) movement can occur in all three axes.
B) movement can occur in only two axes.
C) movement can occur in only one axis.
D) only circumduction is possible.
E) no movement is possible.
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Question 5) The elbow joint is an example of a(n) ________ joint.
A) saddle
B) gliding
C) condylar
D) hinge
E) pivot
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Question 6) The movements known as dorsiflexion and plantar flexion involve moving the
A) hand.
B) arm.
C) foot.
D) leg.
E) hip.
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Question 7) Curling into the fetal position ________ the intervertebral joints.
A) hyperextends
B) flexes
C) abducts
D) extends
E) rotates
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Question 8) Which of the following types of joints is monaxial, but capable of only rotation?
A) saddle
B) gliding
C) hinge
D) ball-and-socket
E) pivot
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Question 9) Which type of joint is found between the carpal bones?
A) saddle
B) gliding
C) hinge
D) ball-and-socket
E) pivot
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Question 10) Monaxial joints are known as ________ joints.
A) saddle
B) gliding
C) ball-and-socket
D) condylar
E) hinge
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