Question 1

Which of the following best explains why the shoulder joint is more prone to dislocation compared to the hip joint?

Accepted Answer

The shoulder joint has a shallower socket (glenoid cavity) and a looser joint capsule, allowing greater range of motion but less stability.

Question 2

A patient presents with pain and swelling in the great toe. Laboratory tests reveal uric acid crystals in the synovial fluid. Which type of arthritis is most likely present?

Accepted Answer

Gouty arthritis

Question 3

Which of the following movements is correctly paired with its definition?

Accepted Answer

Extension: increases the angle between articulating bones in the anterior-posterior plane

Question 4

Which structure in a synovial joint is responsible for shock absorption and nutrient distribution to chondrocytes?

Accepted Answer

Synovial fluid

Question 5

A football player suffers a knee injury and is diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). What is the primary function of the ACL?

Accepted Answer

To attach the femur to the tibia and limit anterior movement of the tibia

Question 6

Which of the following best describes a syndesmosis?

Accepted Answer

A joint where bones are connected by a ligament, allowing slight movement

Question 7

Which of the following is a biaxial synovial joint that allows angular motion in two planes?

Accepted Answer

Condylar (ellipsoid) joint

Question 8

A patient with a herniated intervertebral disc is most likely to experience which of the following symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Compression of spinal nerves leading to pain or numbness

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a function of synovial fluid?

Accepted Answer

Production of red blood cells

Question 10

Which ligament is continuous with the quadriceps tendon and supports the anterior surface of the knee joint?

Accepted Answer

Patellar ligament

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The radius rolls across the ulna, turning the palm posteriorly

Question 12

Which of the following is a special movement that involves moving a body part anteriorly in the horizontal plane?

Accepted Answer

Protraction

Question 13

Which of the following statements about osteoarthritis is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is caused by wear and tear of joint surfaces or genetic factors affecting collagen formation.

Question 14

Which of the following is a function of the acetabular labrum in the hip joint?

Accepted Answer

It increases the depth of the joint cavity and seals in synovial fluid.

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the relationship between joint mobility and strength?

Accepted Answer

As joint mobility increases, joint strength decreases.

Question 16

Which of the following is a real-life example of a pivot joint?

Accepted Answer

Atlanto-axial joint between the first two cervical vertebrae

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Lifting the toes upward

Question 18

Which of the following is a function of the meniscus in the knee joint?

Accepted Answer

To cushion and stabilize the joint laterally

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the role of the skeletal system in calcium homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

The skeletal system stores calcium and releases it into the blood as needed.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Plane joint – intercarpal joints

Joints: Structure, Classification, and Function in Human Anatomy & Physiology

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