Question 1

Which of the following best describes a diarthrosis joint, and which real-life example fits this classification?

Accepted Answer

A freely movable joint; example: knee joint

Question 2

A patient presents with a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Which joint is directly affected, and what is the primary function of this ligament?

Accepted Answer

Knee joint; prevents anterior displacement of the tibia

Question 3

Which of the following structures is NOT part of the synovial joint classification?

Accepted Answer

Intervertebral disc

Question 4

A football player suffers a fracture to the lateral malleolus. Which bone is injured?

Accepted Answer

Fibula

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the difference between a fibrous and a cartilaginous joint?

Accepted Answer

Fibrous joints are connected by dense connective tissue; cartilaginous joints are connected by cartilage

Question 6

A patient is unable to supinate their forearm. Which bony landmark is most likely involved in this limitation?

Accepted Answer

Radial tuberosity

Question 7

Which of the following carpal bones articulates directly with the radius?

Accepted Answer

Scaphoid

Question 8

A patient has pain at the greater trochanter. Which bone is affected, and what is the clinical significance of this landmark?

Accepted Answer

Femur; serves as an attachment for hip muscles

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the function of the menisci in the knee joint?

Accepted Answer

Increase the congruency and stability of the joint surfaces

Question 10

A patient is diagnosed with a fracture of the surgical neck of the humerus. Which nearby structure is at greatest risk of injury?

Accepted Answer

Radial nerve

Question 11

Which of the following statements about the acetabulum is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is the socket for the head of the femur

Question 12

A patient presents with pain at the medial epicondyle of the humerus. Which movement is most likely to be affected?

Accepted Answer

Flexion of the forearm

Question 13

Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of the female pelvis compared to the male pelvis?

Accepted Answer

Wider subpubic angle

Question 14

A patient has a fracture at the intercondylar eminence. Which bone is affected?

Accepted Answer

Tibia

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the function of the articular cartilage in synovial joints?

Accepted Answer

Reduces friction and absorbs shock

Question 16

A patient is unable to flex their thumb. Which bone is most likely involved?

Accepted Answer

Proximal phalanx of the thumb

Question 17

Which of the following ligaments is responsible for preventing excessive lateral movement of the knee joint?

Accepted Answer

Lateral (fibular) collateral ligament

Question 18

A patient has a fracture of the olecranon process. Which movement would be most affected?

Accepted Answer

Extension of the forearm

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the function of the glenoid fossa?

Accepted Answer

Articulates with the head of the humerus to form the shoulder joint

Question 20

A patient presents with pain at the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. Which common condition is associated with this site, and what is the typical cause?

Accepted Answer

Tennis elbow; overuse of wrist extensors

Lab #7 TTK (Appendicular Bony Landmarks)

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