161) The fibular collateral ligament is part of which joint?

A) elbow

B) hip

C) shoulder

D) knee

E) ankle

162) The ________ ligaments of the knee cross each other as they attach the tibia to the femur.

A) patellar

B) collateral

C) femoral

D) cruciate

E) posterior

163) The intervertebral articulations are classified as ________ joints.

A) syndesmosis and pivot

B) hinge

C) synchondrosis

D) gliding and symphysis

E) synovial and syndesmosis

164) The ________ ligament of the knee continues its attachment on the anterior surface of the tibia and provides support to the front of the knee.

A) popliteal

B) collateral

C) patellar

D) cruciate

E) tibial

165) The ________ joint is the most frequently dislocated joint of the body as it provides an excellent demonstration of the principle that stability must be sacrificed to obtain mobility.

A) knee

B) hip

C) elbow

D) shoulder

E) intervertebral

166) Why is the elbow joint considered to be extremely stable?

A) Its relatively loose joint capsule permits an extensive range of motion.

B) It has especially large and numerous bursae.

C) Powerful muscles originating on the trunk, shoulder girdle, and humerus cover the joint capsule.

D) The bony surfaces of the humerus and ulna interlock.

E) A rotator cuff is associated with the joint.

167) Which structural feature(s) of the knee function(s) in limiting the anterior and posterior movement of the femur?

A) cruciate ligaments

B) menisci

C) bursae

D) patellar ligament

E) collateral ligaments

168) What is the function of the tibial and fibular collateral ligaments?

A) stabilize the joint at full extension

B) provide support to the front of the knee joint

C) conform to the shape of the articulating surfaces

D) reinforce the back of the knee joint

E) reduce friction between the patella and other tissues

169) Which of the following is the most important normal hip movement, one that is primarily limited by the surrounding muscles?

A) extension

B) abduction

C) adduction

D) rotation

E) flexion