#1
Which type of joint allows for the widest range of motion?
Ball and socket joint
ExplanationAllows movement in multiple axes with a wide range of motion.
#2
Which of the following bones is not part of the axial skeleton?
Scapula
ExplanationScapula is part of the appendicular skeleton.
#3
Which of the following is NOT a component of a synovial joint?
Tendon
ExplanationTendon connects muscle to bone, not part of the joint structure.
#4
What type of joint is the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?
Gliding joint
ExplanationAllows sliding and gliding movements.
#5
Which of the following is NOT a type of cartilaginous joint?
Synovial joint
ExplanationSynovial joints have synovial fluid-filled cavities.
#6
Which ligament stabilizes the knee joint on the lateral side?
Lateral collateral ligament (LCL)
ExplanationStabilizes knee joint on the outer side.
#7
What is the name of the process by which bone is formed from cartilage?
Ossification
ExplanationFormation of bone tissue from cartilage.
#8
Which type of joint is found between the atlas and axis vertebrae?
Pivot joint
ExplanationAllows rotation of one bone around another.
#9
What is the function of synovial fluid in a joint?
All of the above
ExplanationLubricates, nourishes, and reduces friction in the joint.
#10
Which joint allows for opposition of the thumb?
Carpometacarpal joint
ExplanationEnables the thumb to move across the palm.
#11
Which of the following movements is NOT possible at the elbow joint?
Abduction
ExplanationElbow joint primarily allows flexion and extension.