Joints Multiple Choice Questions

The two main types of joint classification are ________.

a. size and structure

b. size and shape

c. structure and function

d. shape and function

c. structure and function

The hip joint is an example of a(n) ________.

a. synchondrosis

b. synarthrosis

c. amphiarthrosis

d. diarthrosis

d. diarthrosis

A fibrous joint connected by ligaments is classified as a ________.

a. suture

b. syndesmosis

c. gomphosis

d. symphysis

b. syndesmosis

Which of the following is a cartilaginous joint?

a. suture

b. synarthrosis

c. gomphosis

d. symphysis

d. symphysis

Which of the following is an example of a synarthrosis?

a. diarthrosis

b. suture

c. symphysis

d. syndesmosis

b. suture

Synovial joints are examples of ________.

a. amphiarthroses

b. diarthroses

c. synarthroses

d. synchondroses

b. diarthroses

A unique feature of synovial joints is ________.

a. a joint cavity

b. cartilage

c. ligaments

d. All of the above are unique to synovial joints

a. a joint cavity

All of the following are synovial joints EXCEPT the ________.

a. temporomandibular

b. interphalangeal

c. intervertebral

d. elbow

c. intervertebral

All of the following are part of a synovial joint EXCEPT ________.

a. bursae

b. ligaments

c. articular cartilage

d. synovial fluid

a. bursae

The viscous, egg-white consistency of synovial fluid is due to _________.

a. intracapsular ligaments

b. hyaline cartilage

c. dense irregular connective tissue

d. hyaluronic acid

d. hyaluronic acid

What movement has occurred when you bend your fingers to make a fist?

a. adduction

b. extension

c. flexion

d. rotation

c. flexion

The opposite movement of supination is ________.

a. abduction

b. protraction

c. opposition

d. pronation

d. pronation

This movement is a combination of several movements

a. inversion

b. rotation

c. circumduction

d. hyperextension

c. circumduction

When the sole of your foot is turned medially, ________ has occurred

a. eversion

b. inversion

c. dorsiflexion

d. plantar flexion

b. inversion

Biting into food involves which of the following types of movement?

a. elevation and retraction

b. protraction and depression

c. retraction and protraction

d. depression and elevation

d. depression and elevation

All of the following are types of synovial joints EXCEPT _________.

a. condyloid

b. plane

c. saddle

d. suture

d. suture

These are the most freely movable type of synovial joint

a. ball-and-socket

b. condyloid

c. hinge

d. pivot

a. ball-and-socket

The carpals form this type of joint with each other

a. condyloid

b. hinge

c. pivot

d. plane

d. plane

Hinge joints are classified as ________.

a. nonaxial

b. uniaxial

c. biaxial

d. multiaxial

b. uniaxial

The proximal ends of the radius and ulna form which type of joint?

a. condyloid

b. hinge

c. pivot

d. plane

c. pivot

The collateral ligaments are found in which of the following joints?

a. elbow

b. knee

c. elbow and knee

d. elbow, knee and shoulder

c. elbow and knee

Which joint in your body is the most easily dislocated?

a. knee

b. hip

c. shoulder

d. temporomandibular

d. temporomandibular

The trochlear notch helps to stabilize which joint?

a. elbow

b. hip

c. shoulder

d. temporomandibular

a. elbow

The tendon of the long head of the biceps strengthens which joint?

a. wrist

b. shoulder

c. elbow

d. temporomandibular

b. shoulder

Which body joint is the most susceptible to sports injuries?

a. elbow

b. knee

c. hip

d. shoulder

b. knee

Which synovial joint in your body is only partially enclosed in a joint capsule?

a. elbow

b. knee

c. hip

d. shoulder

b. knee