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Unit 3 Chapter 9

Assessment 96%

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The joint between the L2 and L3 vertebrae is a _________blank. symphysis
Some joints become synostoses by replacing _________blank with _________blank. fibers; bone
The joint between the diaphyses of the radius and ulna is a _________blank. syndesmosis
Unlike other joints, a _________blank does not join two bones to one another. gomphosis
The talocrural joint is formed by the union of the _________blank, the _________blank, and the _________blank. tibia; fibula; talus
The ligament that attaches the lateral femoral epicondyle to the fibula is called the _________blank. fibular (lateral) collateral ligament (LCL)
Which of the following structures is not found in the shoulder? The radioulnar ligament
The jaw joint is the articulation of the _________blank and the _________blank. mandible; temporal bone
The _________blank is not found in the elbow. humeroulnar joint humeroradial joint proximal radioulnar joint distal radioulnar joint anular ligament distal radioulnar joint
Which of the following structures prevents knee hyperextension? The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
The rotator cuff tendons enclose the shoulder joint on all sides except _________blank, which partly explains the nature of most shoulder dislocations. inferiorly
The temporomandibular joint is a(n) _________blank joint. synovial
A(n) _________blank is a sac of fluid associated with a synovial joint. bursa
Which of the following is not an anatomical component of a synovial joint? Articular cartilage The joint cavity The interosseous membrane The fibrous capsule The synovial membrane The interosseous membrane
The least movable joints are _________blank joints. synostosis
Which is not a type of synovial joint? Condylar Pivot Suture Ball and socket Saddle Suture
The joint between the first costal cartilage and the sternum is a _________blank, whereas the other costal cartilages are joined to the sternum by _________blank joints. Multiple Choice synchondrosis; synovial
Which of the following is not a factor that determines the range of motion of a joint? The length of the bone
The proximal radioulnar joint is a _________blank joint. pivot
A monoaxial joint, like the elbow, is capable of which one of the following movements? Flexion and extension
While standing, looking up at the stars requires _________blank. hyperextension of the neck
With the elbow and wrist extended, painting a circle on a canvas requires _________blank of the shoulder. circumduction
If you stand on tiptoes to reach something high, you are performing _________blank at the ankle. plantar flexion
Showing your palm to someone who is in front of you, as if to tell them "Stop," requires _________blank. hyperextension of the wrist
Which of the following is true regarding joints that are first-class levers? their mechanical advantage may be either greater or less than 1.0
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