The metatarsophalangeal joints allow movement in two planes and are classified as _________ joints.
A. planar
B. ball and socket
C. condylar
D. pivot
E. hinge
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Question 2) Based on its range of motion, the elbow is classified as a(n) __________ joint.
A. multiaxial
B. gliding
C. uniaxial
D. biaxial
E. ellipsoid
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Question 3) Which is not a correct pairing of a joint with its classification?
A. Tibiofemoral - hinge
B. Glenohumeral - ball and socket
C. Trapezium and first metacarpal - saddle
D. Intertarsal - condylar
E. Proximal radioulnar - pivot
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Question 4) Which of these synovial joints does not have at least one rounded or convex surface?
A. Saddle
B. Ball and socket
C. Pivot
D. Plane
E. Condylar
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Question 5) Which is not true regarding ligaments?
A. Intracapsular ligaments are within the articular capsule.
B. Ligaments are composed of dense regular connective tissue.
C. Extrinsic ligaments are physically separate from the articular capsule.
D. Intrinsic ligaments are thickenings of the articular cartilage.
E. Extracapsular ligaments are outside the articular capsule.
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Question 6) The joint formed by the axis and atlas that permits the no shaking of the head is a _____ joint.
A. condylar
B. hinge
C. plane
D. pivot
E. saddle
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Question 7) Fluid-filled sacs that cushion synovial joints are called
A. fat pads.
B. articular discs.
C. bursae.
D. menisci.
E. diarthroses.
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Question 8) Which is not a function of synovial fluid?
A. Nourishes osteocytes
B. Lubricates articulating surfaces
C. Removes wastes
D. Serves as shock absorber
E. Distributes stress forces across articular surfaces
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Question 9) Which joint is multiaxial?
A. Pivot
B. Ball and socket
C. Condylar
D. Plane
E. Hinge
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Question 10) Synovial fluid is
A. a watery fluid produced by hyaline cartilage.
B. an oily fluid produced by the synovial membrane.
C. a watery fluid produced by capsular ligaments.
D. an oily fluid produced by articular cartilage.
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