Quiz 5 - Biomechanics of Human Skeletal Muscle

Which of the following are characteristics of diarthrodial joints?

All of these answers are correct.

Which statement(s) is/are true?

When muscles are fatigued, ligaments are at a greater risk of injury.

Which of the following is not associated with synarthrodial joints?

typically weak

Which of the following characterizes the "close-packed position" at a joint?

neither joint stability is minimum nor muscular tension is maximum

Which connective tissue attaches muscle to bone?

tendons

Which of the following is/are characteristic(s) of bursae?

All of these answers are correct.

What characteristics do tendons and ligaments share with muscles?

Both the hip is more stable than the shoulder and the shoulder has more range of motion than the hip.

Damaged articular cartilage can typically heal or regenerate on its own.

False

What characteristics do tendons and ligaments share with muscles?

both extensibility and elasticity

The knee is an example of which type joint?

synovial