Question 1

Which of the following best describes a synarthrosis joint?

Accepted Answer

An immovable joint

Question 2

Which type of joint is characterized by bones connected by dense collagen fibers and is typically immovable?

Accepted Answer

Fibrous joint

Question 3

A patient presents with limited movement at the pubic symphysis. Which type of joint is this, and what is its functional classification?

Accepted Answer

Cartilaginous joint; amphiarthrosis

Question 4

Which of the following structures is responsible for secreting synovial fluid in a synovial joint?

Accepted Answer

Synovial membrane of articular capsule

Question 5

Which of the following is the most important factor in stabilizing synovial joints?

Accepted Answer

Muscle tone

Question 6

A football player suffers a torn ligament in his knee. Which structure has been damaged?

Accepted Answer

Ligament

Question 7

Which type of synovial joint allows for the greatest range of motion and is found in the shoulder and hip?

Accepted Answer

Ball-and-socket joint

Question 8

Which movement term describes moving the sole of the foot medially?

Accepted Answer

Inversion

Question 9

A patient is unable to bring the tip of their thumb into contact with any finger on the same hand. Which movement is impaired?

Accepted Answer

Opposition

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the movement allowed by a condylar joint?

Accepted Answer

Biaxial

Question 11

Which type of cartilage makes up the articular surfaces of synovial joints?

Accepted Answer

Hyaline cartilage

Question 12

A patient has a joint that is slightly movable and found between the vertebrae. What type of joint is this?

Accepted Answer

Cartilaginous joint (symphysis)

Question 13

Which of the following movements is classified as an angular movement?

Accepted Answer

Flexion

Question 14

Which joint is the largest and most complex in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Knee joint

Question 15

Which of the following is a uniaxial synovial joint?

Accepted Answer

Pivot joint

Question 16

A patient is unable to move their mandible forward. Which movement is impaired?

Accepted Answer

Protraction

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the functional classification of most synovial joints?

Accepted Answer

Diarthrotic

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a natural factor that stabilizes synovial joints?

Accepted Answer

Synovial fluid viscosity

Question 19

A gymnast hyperextends her elbow during a routine. Which type of synovial joint is involved?

Accepted Answer

Hinge joint

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the movement of plantar flexion?

Accepted Answer

Moving the superior surface of the foot farther away from the shin

Study Notes: Chapter 8 – Joints (Articulations) in Human Anatomy & Physiology

Study Guide - Practice Questions