#1
Which type of joint allows for the widest range of motion?
Ball-and-socket joint
ExplanationAllows movement in multiple directions.
#2
Which of the following joints is an example of a hinge joint?
Elbow joint
ExplanationAllows movement in one plane, like a door hinge.
#3
What is the function of the meniscus in the knee joint?
To absorb shock and distribute load
ExplanationActs as a cushion and shock absorber.
#4
The joint between the first and second cervical vertebrae is known as:
Atlantoaxial joint
ExplanationAllows rotational movement of the head.
#5
The joint between the frontal and parietal bones of the skull is classified as:
Suture joint
ExplanationConnected by fibrous tissue, allowing limited or no movement.
#6
The joint between the skull and the first cervical vertebra (C1) is known as:
Atlanto-occipital joint
ExplanationConnects the skull to the spine.
#7
Which of the following is not a structural classification of joints?
Muscular joint
ExplanationNot a recognized type of joint.
#8
What type of joint is the joint between the tibia and fibula in the lower leg?
Syndesmosis
ExplanationConnected by fibrous tissue, allowing limited movement.
#9
The joint found in the shoulder is an example of which type of joint?
Ball-and-socket joint
ExplanationAllows movement in multiple directions.
#10
Which joint allows for movements like shaking your head 'no'?
Atlantoaxial joint
ExplanationAllows rotational movement of the head.
#11
The joint found between the radius and ulna in the forearm is an example of a:
Pivot joint
ExplanationAllows rotational movement.
#12
What is the function of synovial fluid in a synovial joint?
To reduce friction between articulating surfaces
ExplanationLubricates the joint.
#13
What is the term for a joint that allows movement in all three planes (sagittal, frontal, and transverse)?
Multiaxial joint
ExplanationAllows movement in multiple directions.
#14
Which of the following is an example of a fibrous joint?
Suture joint
ExplanationConnected by fibrous tissue, allowing limited or no movement.
#15
What type of movement occurs at the elbow joint when you straighten your arm?
Extension
ExplanationStraightening of the arm.