Question 1

Which of the following best describes a synarthrosis joint?

Accepted Answer

A joint that allows no movement and is bound by dense fibrous connective tissue

Question 2

A patient presents with a fused frontal bone where the suture line has disappeared. What type of joint is this?

Accepted Answer

Synostosis

Question 3

Which structural category of joint is found between the teeth and the bony sockets of the maxillae and mandible?

Accepted Answer

Gomphosis

Question 4

The articulation between the two pubic bones is classified as which type of joint?

Accepted Answer

Symphysis

Question 5

Which of the following joints is an example of a monaxial synovial joint?

Accepted Answer

Elbow

Question 6

A syndesmosis is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A joint where bones are connected by a ligament

Question 7

Which joint type is characterized by a rigid, cartilaginous bridge between two articulating bones?

Accepted Answer

Synchondrosis

Question 8

If a joint allows movement in three planes, which term best describes it?

Accepted Answer

Triaxial

Question 9

Which of the following is a correct pairing of joint type and example?

Accepted Answer

Monaxial – Ankle

Question 10

A patient suffers a trauma to the distal tibiofibular joint. Which type of joint is affected?

Accepted Answer

Syndesmosis

Question 11

Which of the following equations best represents the relationship between joint mobility ($M$) and joint strength ($S$) in the human body?

Accepted Answer

$M \propto \frac{1}{S}$

Question 12

Which joint type is most likely to be found at the ends of long bones and allows the greatest range of movement?

Accepted Answer

Diarthrosis (synovial joint)

Question 13

A football player suffers a dislocation of the shoulder. Which structural and functional classification does this joint belong to?

Accepted Answer

Diarthrosis, triaxial synovial joint

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a symphysis joint?

Accepted Answer

Bound together by dense fibrous connective tissue only

Question 15

Which joint type is most likely to be affected in a patient with periodontal disease?

Accepted Answer

Gomphosis

Question 16

If the epiphyseal line of a long bone is completely fused, what type of joint is present?

Accepted Answer

Synostosis

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the movement allowed by amphiarthrosis joints?

Accepted Answer

Little movement

Question 18

A patient is diagnosed with a rigid, cartilaginous bridge between the first pair of vertebrosternal ribs and the sternum. What is the structural classification of this joint?

Accepted Answer

Synchondrosis

Question 19

Which of the following is a correct match between joint type and its location?

Accepted Answer

Suture – Skull

Question 20

Which of the following best explains why synovial joints are more susceptible to dislocation than synarthrotic joints?

Accepted Answer

Synovial joints have a wider range of motion and less structural stability

Classification of Articulations: Functional and Structural Types

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