#1
Which type of joint allows movement in all directions?
Ball-and-socket joint
ExplanationAllows multi-directional movement.
#2
Which of the following is not a function of synovial fluid in a synovial joint?
Muscle contraction
ExplanationPrimarily lubricates and nourishes the joint.
#3
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of a pivot joint?
Allows rotational movement around a central axis
ExplanationEnables rotation around a central point.
#4
Which of the following is not a type of fibrous joint?
Symphysis
ExplanationSymphysis is a type of cartilaginous joint, not fibrous.
#5
Which of the following types of joints is most commonly found in the skull?
Suture
ExplanationSutures connect skull bones and allow for minimal movement.
#6
The joint found between the atlas and axis vertebrae in the neck is an example of which type of joint?
Pivot joint
ExplanationPermits rotational movement around a central axis.
#7
Which of the following is not a structural classification of joints?
Immovable joint
ExplanationDoes not allow any movement; fixed.
#8
Which joint allows movement in only one plane, like the elbow joint?
Hinge joint
ExplanationPermits movement in a single plane, like a door hinge.
#9
The intervertebral discs between the vertebrae are examples of which type of joint?
Cartilaginous joint
ExplanationConnected by cartilage; allows limited movement.
#10
The joint between the carpal bones of the wrist is an example of which type of joint?
Gliding joint
ExplanationPermits sliding or gliding movements.
#11
The carpometacarpal joint of the thumb is an example of which type of joint?
Saddle joint
ExplanationAllows movement in two planes, similar to riding a horse.
#12
Which type of joint is the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?
Gliding joint
ExplanationAllows sliding or gliding movements.
#13
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a synovial joint?
Immobilization of bones
ExplanationSynovial joints allow for movement; do not immobilize bones.
#14
The hip joint is an example of which type of joint?
Ball-and-socket joint
ExplanationBall-shaped end of one bone fits into a socket-like depression of another.
#15
Which type of joint allows for the most extensive range of motion?
Ball-and-socket joint
ExplanationProvides a wide range of movement in multiple directions.