HCS 212 TEST BANK 8 Questions and Correct Answers

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HCS 212 TEST BANK 8 Questions and
Correct Answers
Various classifications of joints are based on A) range of motion
permitted.

B) structural composition.

C) specific type of movement.

D) All of the answers are correct.

E) None of the answers are correct. Ans: d

A joint that permits free movement is called A) a synarthrosis.

B) a hinge joint.

C) a synovial joint.

D) a synchondrosis.

E) an amphiarthrosis. Ans: c

Which of the following is the correct classification for the
articulation of the distal ends of the tibia and fibula?

A) gomphosis



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B) suture

C) syndesmosis

D) synchondrosis

E) synostosis Ans: c

A joint that holds skull bones together is called (a)

A) suture.

B) gomphosis.

C) synchondrosis.

D) synostosis.

E) None of the answers are correct. Ans: a

A cartilaginous joint that does permits movement is (a)

A) symphysis.

B) synovial joint.

C) synostosis.

D) synchondrosis.




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E) None of the answers are correct. Ans: a

An accessory structure of a joint that subdivides a synovial cavity,
channels the flow of synovial fluid, or allows for variations in the
shapes of the articular surfaces is a

A) ligament.

B) bursa.

C) meniscus.

D) fat pad.

E) tendon. Ans: c

The structure that surrounds a diarthrotic joint is called (a)

A) meniscus.

B) joint capsule.

C) synovial membrane.

D) bursa.

E) None of the answers are correct. Ans: b

Which of the following fills in space created when bones move and
the joint cavity changes shape?

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