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Question #1

The shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint between the head of the humerus and glenoid cavity (fossa) of the scapula.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

Question #2

This movement consists of moving a structure in a gliding motion in an anterior direction:

A. medial excursion

B. protraction

C. flexion

D. retraction

Question #3

These specialized joints consist of pegs that fit into sockets and are held together by regular collagenous connective tissue:

A. gomphoses

B. synchondrosis

C. sutures

D. syndesmoses

Question #4

The joint found in between the intervertebral discs is:

A. synchondrosis

B. synostosis

C. syndesmoses

D. symphysis

Question #5

This extension of the synovial membrane extends as a pocket to provide a cushion between structures that would rub against each other:

A. meniscus

B. tendon sheath

C. joint capsule

D. bursa