#1
Which type of joint is the elbow joint?
Hinge joint
ExplanationAllows movement in only one plane, like a door hinge.
#2
What type of movement does the hip joint allow?
All of the above
ExplanationAllows flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and rotation.
#3
Which ligament is commonly injured in a 'sprained ankle'?
Lateral collateral ligament
ExplanationProvides stability to the outer side of the ankle.
#4
What is the main function of synovial fluid in a joint?
To reduce friction between bones
ExplanationLubricates the joint, reducing wear and tear.
#5
Which of the following is NOT a type of fibrous joint?
Symphysis
ExplanationSymphysis is a cartilaginous joint, not fibrous.
#6
What is the name of the joint found between the atlas and axis vertebrae?
Atlantoaxial joint
ExplanationAllows rotation of the head.
#7
Which muscle is the primary mover in flexing the forearm at the elbow joint?
Brachialis
ExplanationLocated deep in the upper arm and responsible for elbow flexion.
#8
Which of the following joints allow the widest range of motion?
Shoulder joint
ExplanationAllows movement in multiple directions with a wide range.
#9
What is the function of the menisci in the knee joint?
To provide cushioning and stability
ExplanationActs as shock absorbers and enhances stability.
#10
Which of the following is an example of a saddle joint in the human body?
Carpometacarpal joint of the thumb
ExplanationAllows for opposition, unique to the thumb.
#11
Which ligament stabilizes the knee joint and prevents excessive forward movement of the tibia?
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
ExplanationCrucial for knee stability and prevents forward movement of tibia.
#12
What type of joint is the joint between the trapezium and the first metacarpal bone of the thumb?
Saddle joint
ExplanationAllows a wide range of movements.