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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. flexion

B. medial excursion

C. protraction

D. retraction

Question #3

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

A. sutures

B. syndesmoses

C. synchondrosis

D. gomphoses

Question #4

The joint found in between the intervertebral discs is:

A. synchondrosis

B. syndesmoses

C. symphysis

D. synostosis

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. bursa

B. meniscus

C. tendon sheath

D. joint capsule