$Movement = Muscle_{contraction} \times Joint_{type}$

$ROM = Joint_{type} \times Movement_{allowed}$

Question 1

Which of the following best describes a synarthrosis joint?

Accepted Answer

An immovable joint

Question 2

Which structural classification of joints is characterized by bones joined by dense fibrous connective tissue and no joint cavity?

Accepted Answer

Fibrous joints

Question 3

The periodontal ligament is associated with which type of fibrous joint?

Accepted Answer

Gomphosis

Question 4

Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of synovial joints?

Accepted Answer

Presence of a synovial cavity filled with fluid

Question 5

Which type of movement at synovial joints involves turning a bone around its own long axis?

Accepted Answer

Rotation

Question 6

A joint that allows movement in two planes is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Biaxial

Question 7

Which of the following stabilizing factors at synovial joints is considered most important?

Accepted Answer

Muscle tendons that cross the joint

Question 8

Which equation best represents the relationship between joint movement and muscle contraction at synovial joints?

Accepted Answer

$Movement = Muscle_{contraction} 	imes Joint_{type}$

Question 9

Which of the following is true regarding symphyses?

Accepted Answer

Fibrocartilage unites the bones and allows strong, flexible amphiarthrosis

Question 10

Which feature of synovial joints helps reduce friction between ligaments, muscles, skin, tendons, or bones as they rub together?

Accepted Answer

Bursae

Question 11

Which type of fibrous joint is found only in the skull and becomes synostoses in middle age?

Accepted Answer

Suture

Question 12

Which of the following movements describes moving a limb away from the midline?

Accepted Answer

Abduction

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a function of joints?

Accepted Answer

Produce red blood cells

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the role of synovial fluid?

Accepted Answer

Lubricates and nourishes articular cartilage

Question 15

A patient presents with limited movement at the distal tibiofibular joint. Which type of joint is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Syndesmosis

Question 16

Which of the following is a cartilaginous joint that is not highly movable and is united by hyaline cartilage?

Accepted Answer

Synchondrosis

Question 17

Which equation best represents the calculation of range of motion at a synovial joint?

Accepted Answer

$ROM = Joint_{type} 	imes Movement_{allowed}$

Question 18

Which of the following is a real-life example of a synovial joint that allows multiaxial movement?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder joint

Question 19

Which of the following statements about tendon sheaths is correct?

Accepted Answer

They are elongated bursae that wrap completely around tendons subjected to friction

Question 20

Which of the following best explains why muscle tendons crossing a joint are crucial for joint stability?

Accepted Answer

They provide the major force for holding bones together during movement

Anatomy & Physiology: Joints (Articulations) – Structure, Classification, and Movements

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