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Types and Structure of Joints Quiz

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Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?

Diarthroses (correct)
Amphiarthroses
Bursae
Synarthroses

What is the primary function of the synovial membrane in a synovial joint?

To reinforce the articular capsule
To link the bones together
To produce synovial fluid (correct)
To provide a cushion for the joint

Which type of fracture involves the bone being broken into multiple fragments?

Simple fracture
Comminuted fracture (correct)
Impacted fracture
Stress fracture

What is the initial physiological response to a bone fracture?

Inflammatory response and hemostasis (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fracture involves the skin being broken?

Open (compound) fracture (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a fracture that results from weakness in the bone, often occurring with little stress?

Pathologic fracture (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct sequence of events during the healing process of a hematoma?

Fibrin network is formed, phagocytic cells remove debris, fibroblasts lay down new collagen fibers, chondroblasts form new cartilage (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about sprains, strains, and avulsions is correct?

A sprain is a tear in a ligament, a strain is a tear in a tendon, and an avulsion is a complete separation of a ligament or tendon from its bony attachment. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing osteoporosis?

Excessive consumption of vitamin D supplements (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the treatment of osteoporosis is correct?

Bisphosphonates are used to decrease bone resorption, while parathyroid hormone is used to increase bone formation. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about rickets and osteomalacia is correct?

Rickets and osteomalacia are both caused by a deficiency of vitamin D and phosphates, leading to softening of the bones. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct sequence of events during the treatment of a fracture?

Closed reduction, open reduction, formation of procallus, remodeling of bone (C) Signup and view all the answers

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