Anatomy & Structure Of Joints
A number of questions covering the structure and function of joints with a large focus on synovial joints. Be sure to check the explanations for answers!
- 1.What is another word for the term articulation?
- 2.Which of the below is not a functional classification of a joint?
- A.
Synarthroses
- B.
Syndesmoses
- C.
Amphiarthroses
- D.
Diarthroses
- 3.Which of the following is not a structural classification of joints?
- A.
Diathroses
- B.
Cartilaginous
- C.
Synovial
- D.
Fibrous
- 4.Syntoses are?
- A.
Fibrous Joints
- B.
Synovial Joints
- C.
Syndesmoses
- D.
Ossified Sutures
- E.
None of the above
- 5.
- 6.A ligament connects bone tissue to what?
- A.
Tendon
- B.
Muscle
- C.
Skin
- D.
Synovial capsule
- E.
None of the above
- 7.The interosseous membrane of the antebrachial is what type of joint?
- A.
Fibrous
- B.
Synarthrosis
- C.
Syntoses
- D.
Syndesmoses
- E.
A and d
- 8.The ligament connecting a gomphosis is known as the?
- A.
Syndesmoses
- B.
Fibrous capsule
- C.
Periodontal
- D.
Diarthroses
- 9.The type of joint where articulating bones are joined by JUST hyaline cartilage are known as?
- A.
Symphyses
- B.
Syndesmoses
- C.
Synchondrosis
- D.
All of the above
- E.
None of the above
- 10.Interverterbal joints are an example of:
- A.
Cartilaginous joint
- B.
Diarthrotic joint
- C.
Symphyses
- D.
All of the above
- E.
None of the above
- 11.The defining feature of the synovial joint is what?
- A.
Synovial fluid
- B.
Ligaments
- C.
Articular cartilage
- D.
Joint cavity
- E.
None of the above
- 12.The external layer of the articular capsule is known as the:
- A.
Synovial membrane
- B.
Fibrous capsule
- C.
Articular cartilage
- D.
Loose connective tissue
- E.
None of the above
- 13.This substance contributes to the viscosity and consistency of synovial fluid:
- A.
Hyaluronic acid
- B.
Hyaline cartilage
- C.
White blood cells
- D.
Yellow marrow
- E.
None of the above
- 14.Which of the following does not contain synovial fluid?
- A.
Bursae
- B.
Synovial joint capsule
- C.
Tendon Sheath
- D.
All of the above contain synovial fluid
- E.
None of the above contain synovial fluid
- 15.
- A.
Shape of articular bone surfaces
- B.
Number of ligaments
- C.
Amount of synovial fluid
- D.
Muscle tone of connecting tendons
- E.
All of the above are equally important
- 16.Synovial joints are capable of what types of movement?
- A.
Nonaxial - slipping only
- B.
Uniaxial - movement in 1 plane
- C.
Biaxial - movement in 2 planes
- D.
Multiaxial - movement in 3 planes
- E.
All of the above movements are possible depending on the joint
- 17.Intercarpal joints are an example of a:
- A.
Plane joint
- B.
Hinge joint
- C.
Pivot Joint
- D.
Condyloid Joint
- E.
Ball & Socket Joint
- 18.The interphalangeal joints are what type of joint?
- A.
Plane
- B.
Hinge
- C.
Pivot
- D.
Condyloid
- E.
Saddle
- 19.The Atlantoaxial joint (articulation of C1 & C2/Atlas & Axis) is an example of which type of joint?
- A.
Plane
- B.
Hinge
- C.
Pivot
- D.
Condyloid
- E.
Ball & Socket
- 20.The radiocarpal joint is an example of which type of joint?
- A.
Plane
- B.
Hinge
- C.
Pivot
- D.
Condyloid
- E.
Saddle
- 21.The carpometacarpal joint of the thumb is which type of joint?
- A.
Plane
- B.
Hinge
- C.
Pivot
- D.
Condyloid
- E.
Saddle
- 22.The joint with the largest range of motion is the ball & socket joint known as the:
- A.
Acromioclavicular
- B.
Glenohumeral
- C.
Coxal (hip)
- D.
Knee
- E.
None of the above
- 23.Cartilage injuries tend to heal fairly well all by themselves.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 24.What will you most likely end up with if you stretch your deltoid ligament 10%?
- A.
A sore shoulder
- B.
A dislocated hip
- C.
A sprained ankle
- D.
A torn medial meniscus
- E.
None of the above
- 25.A lateral blow to an extended knee could cause damage to what structures?
- A.
Tibial collateral ligament
- B.
Medial meniscus
- C.
Anterior cruciate ligament
- D.
Checkbook
- E.
All of the above
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