Anatomy of Skeletal Joints Quiz Explore the anatomy of joints with 11 questions. Identify ligaments, movements, and more in this orthopedics quiz. How well do you know skeletal joints?
#1
Which type of joint allows for the widest range of motion?Hinge joint
Ball and socket joint
Pivot joint
Gliding joint
#2
Which of the following bones is not part of the axial skeleton?Scapula
Cranium
Vertebra
Sternum
#3
Which of the following is NOT a component of a synovial joint?Articular cartilage
Synovial membrane
Ligament
Tendon
#4
What type of joint is the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?Hinge joint
Saddle joint
Pivot joint
Gliding joint
#5
Which of the following is NOT a type of cartilaginous joint?Synchondrosis
Symphysis
Synovial joint
Syndesmosis
#6
Which ligament stabilizes the knee joint on the lateral side?Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
Medial collateral ligament (MCL)
Lateral collateral ligament (LCL)
Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
#7
What is the name of the process by which bone is formed from cartilage?Ossification
Cartilaginification
Osteogenesis
Chondrogenesis
#8
Which type of joint is found between the atlas and axis vertebrae?Pivot joint
Hinge joint
Ball and socket joint
Gliding joint
#9
What is the function of synovial fluid in a joint?Provides nutrients to the cartilage
Lubricates the joint
Prevents friction between bones
All of the above
#10
Which joint allows for opposition of the thumb?Carpometacarpal joint
Glenohumeral joint
Sternoclavicular joint
Atlanto-axial joint
#11
Which of the following movements is NOT possible at the elbow joint?Flexion
Extension
Abduction
Pronation
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