Bones by Shape
Which bone shape category includes the femur and humerus?
A. Flat bones
B. Short bones
C. Long bones
D. Irregular bones
C. Long bones
Hinge joints allow for the following actions: ________ & __________.
a. medial rotation, lateral rotation
b. flexion, extension
c. adduction, abduction
b. flexion, extension
What is another name for a joint?
a. bursa
b. labrum
c. articulation
c. Articulation
Elevation and depression occur on the _______ plane.
Frontal
Sagittal
Transverse
Frontal
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
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
Which type of synovial joint allows for rotation only?
PIVOT
A cartilaginous joint is primarily connected by what type of tissue?
A. Bone tissue
B. Synovial membrane
C. Cartilage
D. Muscle tissue
C. Cartilage
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
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
Which of the following is an example of a flat bone?
A. Femur
B. Vertebra
C. Sternum
D. Patella
Answer: C. Sternum
What substance inside a synovial joint helps reduce friction between bones?
A. Blood
B. Synovial fluid
C. Marrow
D. Lymph
Answer: B. Synovial fluid
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
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
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
The bones of the vertebrae are considered to be what bone shape?
a. flat
b. irregular
c. short
d. long
b. irregular
Which structure connects bone to bone and helps stabilize a synovial joint?
A. Tendon
B. Ligament
C. Bursa
D. Meniscus
Answer: B. Ligament
What are the three functional classifications of joints?
Amphiarthrotic
Diarthrotic
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
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
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
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
What are the three structural classifications of joints?
Fibrous
Cartilaginous
Synovial
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
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