Bones by Shape
Synovial Joints
Joint Effort
The Answer is Plane
Pathology
100

Which bone shape category includes the femur and humerus?

A. Flat bones
B. Short bones
C. Long bones
D. Irregular bones

C. Long bones

100

Hinge joints allow for the following actions: ________ & __________.

a. medial rotation, lateral rotation

b. flexion, extension

c. adduction, abduction


b. flexion, extension

100

What is another name for a joint?

a. bursa

b. labrum

c. articulation

c. Articulation

100

Elevation and depression occur on the _______ plane.

Frontal

Sagittal

Transverse

Frontal

100

Which spinal condition is characterized by an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine?

A. Kyphosis
B. Lordosis
C. Scoliosis
D. Herniated disc


Answer: C. Scoliosis

200

The patella is classified as what type of bone?

A. Long bone
B. Sesamoid bone
C. Flat bone
D. Irregular bone


Answer: B. Sesamoid bone

200

Which type of synovial joint allows for rotation only?

PIVOT

200

A cartilaginous joint is primarily connected by what type of tissue?

A. Bone tissue
B. Synovial membrane
C. Cartilage
D. Muscle tissue

C. Cartilage


200

In which anatomical plane does flexion and extension typically occur?

A. Frontal plane
B. Sagittal plane
C. Transverse plane
D. Oblique plane


Answer: B. Sagittal plane

200

A client presents with inflammation of a fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between tissues. What is the condition called?

A. Tendinitis
B. Bursitis
C. Myositis
D. Fasciitis


Answer: B. Bursitis

300

Which of the following is an example of a flat bone?

A. Femur
B. Vertebra
C. Sternum
D. Patella


Answer: C. Sternum

300

What substance inside a synovial joint helps reduce friction between bones?

A. Blood
B. Synovial fluid
C. Marrow
D. Lymph


Answer: B. Synovial fluid

300

Which type of joint is found between the bones of the skull?

A. Synovial joint
B. Fibrous joint
C. Cartilaginous joint
D. Saddle joint


Answer: B. Fibrous joint

300

Rotation of the head from side to side occurs in which plane?

A. Sagittal plane
B. Frontal plane
C. Transverse plane
D. Oblique plane


Answer: C. Transverse plane

300

Which condition is caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals in a joint, leading to sudden pain, redness, and swelling (often in the big toe)?

A. Osteoarthritis
B. Rheumatoid arthritis
C. Gout
D. Bursitis

C. Gout

400

The bones of the vertebrae are considered to be what bone shape?

a. flat

b. irregular

c. short

d. long

b. irregular


400

Which structure connects bone to bone and helps stabilize a synovial joint?

A. Tendon
B. Ligament
C. Bursa
D. Meniscus


Answer: B. Ligament

400

What are the three functional classifications of joints?

Synarthrotic

Amphiarthrotic

Diarthrotic


400

A person performs a jumping jack. As the arms move away from and back toward the body, the movement occurs primarily in which plane?

A. Sagittal plane
B. Frontal plane
C. Transverse plane
D. Median plane


Answer: B. Frontal plane

400

A client has joint pain, swelling, and stiffness that worsens with age and is caused by breakdown of cartilage in the joint. Which condition is MOST likely?

A. Rheumatoid arthritis
B. Osteoarthritis
C. Gout
D. Fibromyalgia


Answer: B. Osteoarthritis

500

This bone is thin, broad and helps protect the lungs. Which classification best describes it?

A. Long bone
B. Sesamoid bone
C. Flat bone
D. Irregular bone


Answer: C. Flat bone

500

A joint contains a joint capsule, synovial fluid, and articular cartilage. These features tell you the joint belongs to which category?

A. Fibrous joint
B. Cartilaginous joint
C. Synovial joint
D. Immovable joint


Answer: C. Synovial joint

500

What are the three structural classifications of joints?

Fibrous

Cartilaginous

Synovial

500

Hyper-kyphosis and hyper-lordosis are two conditions of excessive curvature of the spine. Both occur along the __________ plane of the body.

Frontal, Sagittal or Transverse

Sagittal

500

What is the BEST description of a subluxation compared to a dislocation?

A. A subluxation is a complete separation of a joint; a dislocation is partial
B. A subluxation is a partial displacement of a joint; a dislocation is a complete displacement
C. A subluxation only affects muscles; a dislocation only affects ligaments
D. A subluxation is always permanent; a dislocation is temporary

Answer: B. A subluxation is a partial displacement of a joint; a dislocation is a complete displacement

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