The joint between the forearm bones and the wrist is a ________ joint.
A) saddle
B) glide
C) hinge
D) condylar
E) pivot
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Question 2) Which one of the following is not a stabilizing factor of synovial joints?
A) skeletal muscles around the joint
B) the presence of a meniscus
C) collagen fibers of the joint capsule
D) fat pads around the joint
E) the synovial membrane
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Question 3) A collagenous type of connective tissue that reinforces the synovial joint and is found outside the joint capsule is called the
A) extracapsular tendon.
B) intracapsular ligament.
C) extracapsular ligament.
D) intracapsular tendon.
E) meniscus.
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Question 4) A ________ is a tender nodule formed around bursae over the base of the great toe.
A) spur
B) blister
C) callus
D) bunion
E) pimple
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Question 5) The three functions of synovial fluid are nutrient distribution, shock absorption, and
A) stabilization.
B) lubrication.
C) padding.
D) strengthening.
E) enzyme secretion.
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Question 6) A ________ occurs when articulating surfaces are forced out of position.
A) fracture
B) bunion
C) bursitis
D) dislocation
E) sprain
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Question 7) ________ subdivide synovial cavities, channel the flow of synovial fluid, and allow for variations in the shapes of the articular surfaces.
A) Fat pads
B) Menisci
C) Bursae
D) Lacunae
E) Fasciae
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Question 8) Small pockets of synovial fluid that reduce friction and act as a shock absorber where ligaments and tendons rub against other tissues are called
A) fat pads.
B) menisci.
C) bursae.
D) lacunae.
E) fasciae.
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Question 9) Usually found outside the capsule, ________ protect the articular cartilages and act as packing material for the joint.
A) ligaments
B) tendons
C) bursae
D) menisci
E) fat pads
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Question 10) Which of the following is not a property of synovial joints?
A) freely movable
B) lined by a secretory epithelium
C) covered by a serous membrane
D) contain synovial fluid
E) covered by a capsule
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