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Human Anatomy and Joint Movement Quiz

#1

Which bone articulates with the femur to form the knee joint?

Tibia
Explanation

Tibia articulates with the femur to form the knee joint.

#2

What type of joint is the shoulder joint?

Ball and socket joint
Explanation

The shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint.

#3

Which of the following bones does not belong to the axial skeleton?

Scapula
Explanation

Scapula does not belong to the axial skeleton.

#4

What is the scientific term for the wrist joint?

Radiocarpal joint
Explanation

The scientific term for the wrist joint is Radiocarpal joint.

#5

Which of the following muscles is responsible for extension of the forearm?

Triceps brachii
Explanation

Triceps brachii is responsible for extension of the forearm.

#6

What is the function of the synovial fluid in joints?

Acts as a lubricant
Explanation

Synovial 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
Explanation

Atlanto-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)
Explanation

Medial collateral ligament (MCL) stabilizes the medial aspect of the knee joint.

#9

Which joint allows for rotation of the forearm?

Radioulnar joint
Explanation

Radioulnar joint allows for rotation of the forearm.

#10

Which muscle group is responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot?

Tibialis anterior
Explanation

Tibialis 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
Explanation

Atlanto-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
Explanation

Diaphragm is primarily responsible for the movement of inspiration during quiet breathing.

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