Practice Exam –Articulations

Match – use each only once

1. medial and lateral condyles of femur and tibia A. Pivot joint

2.atlas and axis joint B. Coxal joint

3.metacarpal I and carpal joint C. Saddle joint

4.movement away from the main axis of the body D. synchrondrosis

5.socket is the acetabulum E. menisci

6. rib and manubrium joint AB. abduction

7. fibrocartilaginous discs in some synovial joints AC. Knee joint

8. An immovable joint found only between skull bones is called a:

a. suture. b. condyle. c. synostosis. d. synovial joint. e. hinge.

9. A movement which results in the arms being moved towards the body at the shoulder is called:

a. abduction. b. adduction. c. flexion. d. extension.

10. Which of the following does not characterize a synovial joint?

a. a joint cavity filled with fibrous tissue

b. fibrous material connecting the ends of the bones

c. lubrication with a fluid

d. a synovial membrane

e. possible association with bursae

11. A slightly movable joint composed of a bar of cartilage:

a. suture. b. syndesmosis. c. symphysis. d. gomphosis.

12. Articulations permitting only slight degrees of movement

a. amphiarthroses. b. synarthroses. c. diarthroses. d. synovial joints.

Match the following:

a. Elbow c. Knee

b. Hip d. Shoulder

13. ___ The rotator cuff is important in stabilizing this joint.

14. ___ Three joints in one; capsule incomplete anteriorly.

15. ___ A deep socket is most important stabilizing factor.

16. ____The trochlea and olecranon articulate in this joint.

17. The hip and shoulder joints are examples of which type joint?

a. gliding b. hinge

c. ball-and-socket d. amphiarthritic

18. The lambdoidal suture is which type of joint by structure and function?

a. fibrous/amphiarthrosis b. fibrous/synarthrosis c. fibrous/diarthrosis

d. cartilaginous/amphiarthoris e. cartilaginous/synarthrosis

Answer Key for Articulations Sample Exam

1.AC

2.A

3.C

4.AB

5.B

6.D

7.E

8.A

9.B

10.A

11.C

12.A

13.D

14.C

15.B

16.A

17.C

18.B