Question 1

Which of the following best describes a synovial joint?

Accepted Answer

A joint with a synovial cavity, united by dense irregular connective tissue of an articular capsule

Question 2

A patient presents with a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Which function of the knee joint is most directly compromised?

Accepted Answer

Prevention of anterior sliding of the tibia on the femur

Question 3

Which of the following movements is an example of abduction?

Accepted Answer

Moving the arm laterally away from the body

Question 4

Which type of joint is found between the shafts of the radius and ulna, allowing slight movement and connected by an interosseous membrane?

Accepted Answer

Syndesmosis

Question 5

A woman in late pregnancy experiences increased flexibility in her pubic symphysis. Which hormone is primarily responsible for this change?

Accepted Answer

Relaxin

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Pivot joint – atlanto-axial joint

Question 7

Which structure is responsible for secreting synovial fluid in a synovial joint?

Accepted Answer

Synovial membrane

Question 8

A patient is unable to perform dorsiflexion at the ankle. Which movement is most affected?

Accepted Answer

Lifting the toes toward the tibia

Question 9

Which of the following best explains why articular cartilage in synovial joints heals poorly after injury?

Accepted Answer

It is avascular and relies on diffusion from synovial fluid for nutrients

Question 10

Which of the following is a special movement that occurs only at certain joints, such as the thumb touching the tips of the other fingers?

Accepted Answer

Opposition

Question 11

A football player suffers a sprain. Which structure is most likely damaged?

Accepted Answer

Ligament

Question 12

Which of the following statements about the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint is correct?

Accepted Answer

It has the greatest range of motion but is the least stable major joint

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the function of bursae?

Accepted Answer

They cushion and reduce friction between moving structures

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Synchondrosis – synarthrosis

Question 15

A patient with arthritis is experiencing increased friction in their joints. Which of the following is most likely decreased?

Accepted Answer

Production of synovial fluid

Question 16

Which of the following movements is possible at a hinge joint?

Accepted Answer

Flexion and extension

Question 17

Which of the following is true regarding the hip joint compared to the shoulder joint?

Accepted Answer

The hip joint is more stable but has less range of motion

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the movement of pronation at the forearm?

Accepted Answer

Turning the palm to face posteriorly

Question 19

A gymnast is able to perform extreme hyperextension of the spine. Which structure is most likely to have increased elastic fibers, allowing this flexibility?

Accepted Answer

Articular capsule

Question 20

Which of the following is a correct description of a symphysis?

Accepted Answer

A joint where bones are connected by fibrocartilage and allow slight movement

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