An immovable joint is a(n):

An immovable joint is a(n)
 A) synarthrosis.
  B) diarthrosis.
  C) amphiarthrosis.
  D) syndesmosis.
  E) symphysis.

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(Question 2) The synarthrosis that binds the teeth to the bony sockets is a
 A) suture.
  B) gomphosis.
  C) synchondrosis.
  D) synotosis.
  E) syndesmosis.

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(Question 3) Joints can be classified structurally as
 A) bony.
  B) fibrous.
  C) cartilaginous.
  D) synovial.
  E) All of the answers are correct.

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(Question 4) To settle a bet, you need to measure the length of your lower limb (head of femur to distal end of tibia). What landmarks would you use to make the measurement?

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(Question 5) A runner visits a podiatrist complaining of pain at the bottom of the foot. The podiatrist quickly notes that the patient has flatfeet and decides to take an x-ray of his foot. Explain what it means to have flatfeet. What are some possible consequences of flatfeet and why did the podiatrist take an x-ray? What treatments might the doctor recommend?

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(Question 6) Describe the pelvic adaptations to childbearing in the female.

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(Question 7) What is the distinction between the false pelvis and the true pelvis?

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(Question 8) Why is it necessary for the bones of the pelvic girdle to be more massive than the bones of the pectoral girdle?

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(Question 9) On a field trip you discover a skeleton with the following characteristics: the acetabulum is directed laterally, the ischial spine points medially, and the angle inferior to the pubic symphysis is less than 90 degrees. The long bones of the arms and legs are relatively light and show epiphyseal plates. This skeleton is probably from
 A) a young male.
  B) a young female.
  C) an elderly male.
  D) an elderly female.
  E) an infant male.

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(Question 10) Which of the following is not an age-related change in the skeleton?
 A) closure of the fontanels
  B) bone remodeling
  C) reduction in mineral content
  D) appearance of major vertebral curves
  E) fusion of the coxal bones