Anatomy and Function of the Appendicular Skeleton Joints Quiz

Shoulder joint allows movement of the arm in flexion and extension.

The carpometacarpal joint of the thumb allows thumb opposition.

The radiocarpal joint enables movement between the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones.

The wrist joint enables various movements including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and rotation.

The intercarpal joint enables movement between the scaphoid, lunate, and triquetrum bones of the wrist.

The glenohumeral joint primarily enables flexion and extension of the shoulder.

The radioulnar joint articulates the radius and ulna.

The femur articulates with the acetabulum to form the hip joint.

The knee joint is classified as a hinge joint.

The articulation between the humerus and the ulna forms the elbow joint.

The hip joint allows flexion and extension of the thigh.

The ACL primarily stabilizes the knee joint.

The shoulder joint enables various movements including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and circumduction.

The acromioclavicular joint stabilizes the shoulder girdle.

The subtalar joint enables dorsiflexion and plantarflexion of the foot.