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Joint Anatomy and Movement Quiz

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Which joint allows for flexion and extension?

Hinge joint

Explanation

Allows bending and straightening movements.

Which joint is responsible for the nodding movement of the head?

Atlanto-occipital joint

Explanation

Allows the head to nod up and down.

Which joint is commonly affected by osteoarthritis in the elderly?

Knee joint

Explanation

Frequent site of osteoarthritis in old age.

Which joint allows for opposition and reposition movements, as seen in the thumb?

Carpometacarpal joint

Explanation

Enables thumb movement across the palm.

Which type of joint is found between the atlas and axis vertebrae in the neck?

Pivot joint

Explanation

Allows rotation between the first two neck vertebrae.

What is the main function of synovial fluid in joints?

To reduce friction between joint surfaces

Explanation

Lubricates and reduces friction for smooth joint movement.

Which muscle is responsible for abduction of the arm?

Deltoid

Explanation

Moves the arm away from the body's midline.

In which plane does abduction and adduction movements occur?

Coronal plane

Explanation

Movements side to side in the frontal plane.

Which structure connects bone to bone?

Ligament

Explanation

Connects bones and provides stability to joints.

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What is the function of the meniscus in the knee joint?

To absorb shock and enhance stability

Explanation

Acts as a cushion and enhances joint stability.

#11

Which muscle is the primary flexor of the forearm at the elbow joint?

Brachialis

Explanation

Main muscle for bending the elbow.

#12

What type of joint is the knee joint?

Hinge joint

Explanation

Allows movement in one plane, like a door hinge.

#13

Which ligament is commonly injured in a sprained ankle?

ATFL (Anterior Talofibular Ligament)

Explanation

Frequent site of injury in ankle sprains.

#14

What is the primary movement of the gastrocnemius muscle?

Plantarflexion

Explanation

Pointing the foot downward.

#15

Which joint allows for rotational movement, as seen in shaking the head 'no'?

Pivot joint

Explanation

Allows rotation around its axis.

#16

In the context of joint movements, what is pronation?

Turning a body part inward

Explanation

Rotating a body part towards the midline.

#17

Which ligament is crucial for preventing excessive anterior displacement of the tibia on the femur?

ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament)

Explanation

Prevents forward movement of the tibia.

Joint Anatomy and Movement Quiz

Which joint allows for flexion and extension?

Which joint is responsible for the nodding movement of the head?

Which joint is commonly affected by osteoarthritis in the elderly?

Which joint allows for opposition and reposition movements, as seen in the thumb?

Which type of joint is found between the atlas and axis vertebrae in the neck?

What is the main function of synovial fluid in joints?

Which muscle is responsible for abduction of the arm?

In which plane does abduction and adduction movements occur?

Which structure connects bone to bone?

What is the function of the meniscus in the knee joint?

Which muscle is the primary flexor of the forearm at the elbow joint?

What type of joint is the knee joint?

Which ligament is commonly injured in a sprained ankle?

What is the primary movement of the gastrocnemius muscle?

Which joint allows for rotational movement, as seen in shaking the head 'no'?

In the context of joint movements, what is pronation?

Which ligament is crucial for preventing excessive anterior displacement of the tibia on the femur?

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