#1
Which bone articulates with the femur to form the knee joint?
Tibia
ExplanationTibia articulates with the femur to form the knee joint.
#2
What type of joint is the shoulder joint?
Ball and socket joint
ExplanationThe shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint.
#3
Which of the following bones does not belong to the axial skeleton?
Scapula
ExplanationScapula does not belong to the axial skeleton.
#4
What is the scientific term for the wrist joint?
Radiocarpal joint
ExplanationThe scientific term for the wrist joint is Radiocarpal joint.
#5
Which of the following muscles is responsible for extension of the forearm?
Triceps brachii
ExplanationTriceps brachii is responsible for extension of the forearm.
#6
What is the function of the synovial fluid in joints?
Acts as a lubricant
ExplanationSynovial fluid acts as a lubricant in joints.
#7
What is the name of the joint that connects the skull to the first cervical vertebra?
Atlanto-occipital joint
ExplanationAtlanto-occipital joint connects the skull to the first cervical vertebra.
#8
Which ligament stabilizes the medial aspect of the knee joint?
Medial collateral ligament (MCL)
ExplanationMedial collateral ligament (MCL) stabilizes the medial aspect of the knee joint.
#9
Which joint allows for rotation of the forearm?
Radioulnar joint
ExplanationRadioulnar joint allows for rotation of the forearm.
#10
Which muscle group is responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot?
Tibialis anterior
ExplanationTibialis anterior muscle group is responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot.
#11
Which joint allows for the movement of the head as in shaking 'no'?
Atlanto-axial joint
ExplanationAtlanto-axial joint allows for the movement of the head as in shaking 'no'.
#12
Which muscle is primarily responsible for the movement of inspiration during quiet breathing?
Diaphragm
ExplanationDiaphragm is primarily responsible for the movement of inspiration during quiet breathing.