Human Anatomy and Movement Joints Quiz

Test your knowledge with 15 questions on joints, ligaments, and movement in the human body. Explore synovial joints, ligament functions & more.

#1

Which joint allows movement in only one plane (forward and backward)?

Ball and socket joint
Hinge joint
Pivot joint
Saddle joint
#2

Which joint allows for the rotational movement of the forearm?

Ball and socket joint
Hinge joint
Pivot joint
Saddle joint
#3

Which structure connects bone to bone in a joint?

Tendon
Ligament
Cartilage
Synovium
#4

Which joint is responsible for the movement of the thumb?

Radiocarpal joint
Metacarpophalangeal joint
Carpometacarpal joint
Interphalangeal joint
#5

Which joint is formed by the articulation between the humerus and the ulna?

Glenohumeral joint
Elbow joint
Wrist joint
Shoulder joint
#6

Which joint allows movement in two planes (flexion/extension and abduction/adduction)?

Ball and socket joint
Hinge joint
Pivot joint
Saddle joint
#7

Which of the following is NOT a function of synovial fluid in joints?

Lubrication
Nutrient supply
Shock absorption
Muscle contraction
#8

Which joint is responsible for the movement of the head in saying 'no'?

Atlanto-occipital joint
Atlanto-axial joint
Sacroiliac joint
Symphysis pubis
#9

Which of the following joints is NOT classified as a synovial joint?

Hip joint
Elbow joint
Cranial suture
Ankle joint
#10

Which joint is formed between the carpal bones and the radius?

Carpometacarpal joint
Radiocarpal joint
Intercarpal joint
Metacarpophalangeal joint
#11

Which ligament prevents excessive backward movement of the knee joint?

Medial collateral ligament
Lateral collateral ligament
Anterior cruciate ligament
Posterior cruciate ligament
#12

Which ligament connects the femur to the tibia and helps prevent hyperextension of the knee?

Medial collateral ligament
Lateral collateral ligament
Anterior cruciate ligament
Posterior cruciate ligament
#13

Which joint allows for movement in three planes (flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, and rotation)?

Ball and socket joint
Hinge joint
Pivot joint
Condyloid joint
#14

Which joint allows for movement in two axes, allowing flexion/extension and rotation?

Pivot joint
Hinge joint
Condyloid joint
Saddle joint
#15

Which joint is commonly affected by osteoarthritis?

Hip joint
Shoulder joint
Elbow joint
Sacroiliac joint

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