$\text{As Mobility increases, Stability decreases}$

Question 1

Which of the following best describes a synarthrosis joint?

Accepted Answer

An immovable joint restricted to the axial skeleton

Question 2

Which structural classification of joints is characterized by bones united by collagen fibers?

Accepted Answer

Fibrous joints

Question 3

A suture joint found only in the skull is an example of which type of joint?

Accepted Answer

Fibrous joint

Question 4

Which of the following is true about symphyses?

Accepted Answer

They are slightly movable joints in which bones are united by fibrocartilage

Question 5

Which joint type allows movement in all axes and is multiaxial?

Accepted Answer

Ball and socket joint

Question 6

A joint between the first rib and the manubrium is classified as which type?

Accepted Answer

Synchondrosis

Question 7

Which of the following best describes a synovial joint?

Accepted Answer

Bones are covered with articular cartilage and enclosed within a capsule lined with synovial membrane

Question 8

Which joint type is uniaxial and allows movement in only one plane?

Accepted Answer

Hinge joint

Question 9

The intervertebral disc is an example of which type of joint?

Accepted Answer

Symphysis

Question 10

Which of the following joint types allows for short, gliding movements and is nonaxial?

Accepted Answer

Plane joint

Question 11

A patient presents with limited movement in the pubic symphysis. Which structural and functional classification does this joint belong to?

Accepted Answer

Cartilaginous joint; amphiarthrosis

Question 12

Which joint type is described as 'knuckle-like,' is biaxial, and allows movement in two planes?

Accepted Answer

Condyloid joint

Question 13

The first carpometacarpal joint of the thumb is an example of which joint type?

Accepted Answer

Saddle joint

Question 14

Which of the following equations best represents the relationship between joint mobility and stability?

Accepted Answer

$	ext{As Mobility increases, Stability decreases}$

Question 15

A football player suffers a dislocation at the shoulder joint. Which joint type is most likely involved, and what is its primary characteristic?

Accepted Answer

Ball and socket joint; multiaxial movement

Question 16

Which joint type allows rotation around a single axis, such as the atlantoaxial joint?

Accepted Answer

Pivot joint

Question 17

If a joint is classified as diarthrotic and synovial, which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

It is freely movable and contains a synovial cavity

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Suture – skull

Question 19

A patient with arthritis in the intercarpal joints is experiencing pain during gliding movements. Which joint type is affected?

Accepted Answer

Plane joint

Question 20

Which of the following best explains why the knee joint is more prone to injury than the suture joints of the skull?

Accepted Answer

The knee is a synovial joint with high mobility, while sutures are fibrous and immovable

Structural Classification and Types of Joints in the Human Body

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