Anatomy and Function of the Appendicular Skeleton Joints Quiz

Test your knowledge of appendicular skeleton joints with this orthopedics quiz. Learn about functions, articulations, and ligaments in less than 160 characters.

#1

Which joint is responsible for flexion and extension of the arm?

Elbow joint
Shoulder joint
Wrist joint
Hip joint
#2

Which joint allows for the movement of the thumb in opposition to the fingers?

Carpometacarpal joint of the thumb
Interphalangeal joint
Metacarpophalangeal joint
Interphalangeal joint of the thumb
#3

Which joint allows for movement between the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones?

Wrist joint
Elbow joint
Metacarpophalangeal joint
Radiocarpal joint
#4

Which joint allows for flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and rotation of the wrist?

Metacarpophalangeal joint
Carpometacarpal joint
Wrist joint
Elbow joint
#5

Which joint allows for movement between the scaphoid, lunate, and triquetrum bones of the wrist?

Carpometacarpal joint
Radiocarpal joint
Metacarpophalangeal joint
Intercarpal joint
#6

What is the primary function of the glenohumeral joint?

Rotation of the forearm
Flexion and extension of the shoulder
Movement of the hand
Bending the knee
#7

Which bones articulate at the radioulnar joint?

Radius and ulna
Radius and humerus
Ulna and humerus
Tibia and fibula
#8

Which bone articulates with the acetabulum to form the hip joint?

Femur
Tibia
Fibula
Patella
#9

What type of joint is the knee joint?

Ball and socket joint
Hinge joint
Pivot joint
Gliding joint
#10

The articulation between the humerus and the ulna forms which joint?

Shoulder joint
Elbow joint
Hip joint
Knee joint
#11

What is the function of the hip joint?

Flexion and extension of the thigh
Flexion and extension of the lower leg
Rotation of the foot
Bending the elbow
#12

Which ligament is primarily responsible for stabilizing the knee joint?

Medial collateral ligament (MCL)
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
Lateral collateral ligament (LCL)
#13

Which joint allows for flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and circumduction of the shoulder?

Elbow joint
Hip joint
Shoulder joint
Knee joint
#14

What is the function of the acromioclavicular joint?

Flexion and extension of the arm
Flexion and extension of the wrist
Flexion and extension of the fingers
Stabilization of the shoulder girdle
#15

What is the function of the subtalar joint?

Dorsiflexion and plantarflexion of the foot
Flexion and extension of the knee
Rotation of the ankle
Movement of the toes

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