How many bones are there in the adult human skeleton?
206
Which type of joint is generally freely movable?
Diarthrodial
The plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves is called the:
Midsagittal plane
The Trendelenburg position is best described as:
Lying flat on the back with the head lower than the feet
The movement that increases the angle between two bones is called:
Extension
The axial skeleton includes which set of bones?
Skull, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum
Identify the movement type of the elbow joint.
Ginglymus (hinge)
What term describes the relationship between a structure that is closer to the center of the body and one that is further away?
Proximal vs. Distal
Which of the following is a decubitus position?
Dorsal decubitus
The term "radiograph" refers to:
The image produced on x-ray film
What type of bones are the carpal and tarsal bones classified as?
Short bones
What type of tissue connects fibrous joints?
Fibrous tissue
The plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior parts is the:
Coronal plane
In the anatomic position, the palms of the hands are facing:
Forward
Which of the following terms refers to a body part closer to the midline?
Medial
Which of the following bones is considered an irregular bone?
Vertebrae
What is the functional classification of a synarthrodial joint?
Immovable
What does the term "circumduction" refer to?
Movement in a circular manner
Which term describes the movement that decreases the angle between two bones?
Flexion
The movement of a body part away from the midline is known as:
Abduction
Which of the following is not part of the appendicular skeleton?
Lying on the side
What type of synovial joint movement is associated with the hip joint?
Ball and socket
The dorsal surface of the hand is the:
Back side
The Fowler's position involves the patient lying:
Upright at a 45 to 60-degree angle
Which of the following is an example of a saddle joint?
Thumb joint