Bio 2050 - Anatomy and Physiology » Spring 2021 » Chapter 9

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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.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #2
This movement consists of moving a structure in a gliding motion in an anterior direction:
A.   retraction
B.   flexion
C.   medial excursion
D.   protraction
Question #3
These specialized joints consist of pegs that fit into sockets and are held together by regular collagenous connective tissue:
A.   syndesmoses
B.   gomphoses
C.   sutures
D.   synchondrosis
Question #4
The joint found in between the intervertebral discs is:
A.   synostosis
B.   syndesmoses
C.   symphysis
D.    synchondrosis
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.   tendon sheath
B.   meniscus
C.   joint capsule
D.   bursa

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