Subject: Anatomy and Physiology

#185

The epiphyseal plate is a:

A) Fibrous joint

B) Temporary cartilaginous joint

C) Synovial joint

D) Ball-and-socket joint

Answer:   B

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#186

Which structure secretes synovial fluid?

A) Articular cartilage

B) Synovial membrane

C) Meniscus

D) Bursae

Answer:   B

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#187

What reduces friction in synovial joints?

A) Ligaments

B) Synovial fluid

C) Tendons

D) Fibrocartilage

Answer:   B

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#188

Which structure cushions synovial joints?

A) Ligaments

B) Articular cartilage

C) Tendons

D) Joint capsule

Answer:   B

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#189

What surrounds synovial joints?

A) Periosteum

B) Joint capsule

C) Fascia

D) Epimysium

Answer:   B

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#190

The elbow is an example of:

A) Hinge joint

B) Ball-and-socket

C) Pivot joint

D) Saddle joint

Answer:   A

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#191

Which joint allows 360° rotation?

A) Hinge

B) Pivot

C) Ball-and-socket

D) Gliding

Answer:   C

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#192

The thumb carpometacarpal joint is a:

A) Hinge joint

B) Saddle joint

C) Condyloid joint

D) Pivot joint

Answer:   B

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