Anatomy Exam General Anatomy 5

Question 1

Which membrane lines the inner surface of fibrous joint capsules and secretes synovial fluid?

Accepted Answer

Synovial membrane

Answer

The synovial membrane lines the inner surface of synovial joint capsules and secretes synovial fluid, which lubricates the joint and nourishes articular cartilage.

Question 2

A coronal (frontal) plane divides the body into which two sections?

Accepted Answer

Anterior and posterior

Answer

A coronal (frontal) plane divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections.

Question 3

Which type of muscle tissue is both striated and involuntary?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac muscle

Answer

Cardiac muscle is striated (has repeating sarcomere units like skeletal muscle) but is involuntary, controlled by the autonomic nervous system and intrinsic pacemakers.

Question 4

What is the name of the fluid-filled sacs that reduce friction between tendons and bones near joints?

Accepted Answer

Bursae

Answer

Bursae are small, fluid-filled sacs lined with synovial membrane that cushion and reduce friction between tendons, bones, and skin near joints.

Question 5

The axial skeleton consists of which bones?

Accepted Answer

Skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage

Answer

The axial skeleton forms the central axis of the body and consists of the skull, vertebral column (spine), and thoracic cage (ribs and sternum).

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Anatomy Exam General Anatomy 5