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Anatomy & Physiology - Chapter 5 - Joints Quiz

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

(5 points) The most widespread crippling disease in the U.S. is bursitis.
 

 2. 

(5 points) Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 3. 

(5 points) The proper name for freely moveable joints is....
a.
synarthroses
c.
diarthroses
b.
amphiarthroses
d.
synovial
 

 4. 

(5 points) Joints that have a structure that is immovable or slightly moveable are known as....
a.
sutures
c.
cartilaginous joints
b.
synovial joints
d.
fibrous joints
 

 5. 

(5 points) Ligaments reinforce what type of joint?
a.
sutures
c.
cartilaginous joints
b.
synovial joints
d.
fibrous joints
 

Multiple Response
Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.
 

 6. 

(5 points) Which of the following are types of joints found in the body?
 a.
hinge
 e.
bilateral
 b.
flexor
 f.
saddle
 c.
condyloid
 g.
pivot
 d.
bursae
 h.
ball and socket
 

Numeric Response
 

 7. 

(5 points) Fontanels or the ‘soft spots’ on a baby’s skull remain until about age _______.

 

 8. 

(5 points) Osteoporosis is a bone-thinning disease afflicting approximately _____% of women over age 65.

 

Completion
Complete each statement.
 

 9. 

(5 points) The straightening of a joint is known as joint ___________________.
 

 

 10. 

(5 points) Another name for a Gliding Joint is a _______________ joint.
 

 



 
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