Joints and Movement Principles Quiz

Test your knowledge on joint types, movements, and ligaments in this orthopedics quiz. Discover key principles of joint anatomy and function.

#1

Which type of joint allows movement in all planes?

Hinge joint
Ball-and-socket joint
Pivot joint
Gliding joint
#2

Which of the following is NOT a type of synovial joint?

Hinge joint
Cartilaginous joint
Saddle joint
Pivot joint
#3

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

Lubricating the joint
Providing nutrients to cartilage
Absorbing shock
Initiating muscle contractions
#4

The hinge joint is primarily responsible for which type of movement?

Rotation
Flexion and extension
Circumduction
Abduction and adduction
#5

The movement of bringing a limb toward the midline of the body is known as:

Abduction
Adduction
Flexion
Extension
#6

The movement of rotating the forearm so that the palm faces downwards is called:

Supination
Pronation
Abduction
Adduction
#7

Which of the following muscles is NOT involved in shoulder abduction?

Deltoid
Pectoralis major
Supraspinatus
Trapezius
#8

Which type of joint is found between the carpal bones of the wrist?

Hinge joint
Gliding joint
Pivot joint
Ball-and-socket joint
#9

Which ligament stabilizes the medial side of the knee joint?

Lateral collateral ligament (LCL)
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
Medial collateral ligament (MCL)
Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
#10

Which of the following joints is an example of a pivot joint?

Elbow joint
Hip joint
Shoulder joint
Atlantoaxial joint
#11

Which joint allows for flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, circumduction, and rotation?

Elbow joint
Hip joint
Shoulder joint
Knee joint
#12

Which of the following joints is an example of a condyloid joint?

Elbow joint
Hip joint
Wrist joint
Ankle joint
#13

The atlantoaxial joint is responsible for which movement?

Flexion and extension of the head
Rotation of the head
Lateral flexion of the head
Protraction and retraction of the head
#14

Which of the following ligaments is NOT part of the shoulder joint?

Coracoacromial ligament
Coracoclavicular ligament
Glenohumeral ligament
Tibiofibular ligament
#15

Which joint allows for opposition of the thumb?

Carpometacarpal joint of the thumb
Interphalangeal joint
Carpometacarpal joint of the fingers
Metacarpophalangeal joint

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