What type of joint disease is described by deterioration of articular cartilage?
A. Osteoarthritis
B. Osteoporosis
C. Gout
D. Rheumatoid arthritis
Answer: A
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Which of the following is not a part of the synovial joint?
A) joint cavity B) tendon sheath C) articular cartilage D) articular capsule
Which structure delivers venous blood from the tissues and organs of the abdominal and pelvic cavities, and from the lower limbs?
A) coronary veins B) pulmonary trunk C) superior vena cava D) fossa ovalis E) inferior vena cava
The joint capsule
A. lines the joint everywhere except over the articular cartilage. B. provides a smooth surface where bones meet. C. is a thin lubricating film covering the surface of a joint. D. is a double layer of tissue that encloses a joint. E. is a layer of tissue that is continuous with the periosteum.