Joints & Movement Quiz
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Identify connective tissue structure.
A. anterior cruciate ligament
B. posterior cruciate ligament
C. medial collateral ligament
D. lateral collateral ligament
What joint is displayed in the picture?
A. Saddle joint
B. Pivot joint
C. Condyloid joint
What type of joint is displayed in the picture?
A. Pivot joint
B. Condyloid joint
C. Hinge joint
Identify connective tissue structure.
A. medial meniscus
B. lateral meniscus
C. quadriceps tendon
D. patellar ligament
What type of joint is displayed in the picture?
A. Saddle joint
B. Condyloid joint
C. Pivot joint
Identify the joint action being performed.
A. Extension
B. Flexion
C. Abduction
D. Adduction
What is the function of synovial fluid in synovial joints?
A. Acts as a lubricant that reduces friction in the joint; allows for smoother movement and reduces wear and tear.
B. Surrounds and protects the joint, holding the bones together.
C. Strong, elastic fibres that hold bones together and keeps them in place
D. Strong but flexible material found at the end of the bones that acts as a cushion and reduces friction
E. Produces synovial fluid which lubricates the joint
This type of joint allows the first two vertebrate to rotate, as in shaking your head “no.”
A. condyloid
B. plane (gliding)
C. pivot
D. saddle
Identify the joint action being performed.
A. Extension
B. Flexion
C. Abduction
D. Adduction
Identify the joint action being performed.
A. Extension
B. Flexion
C. Abduction
D. Adduction
This type of joint between the proximal phalange and metacarpal bones (NOT including the thumb) allows for limited circumduction, but no rotation.
A. pivot
B. condyloid
C. ball and socket
D. saddle
An example of a saddle joint is the:
A. knee
B. hip
C. base of the thumb where the metacarpal articulates with the wrist
D. vertebral column where C1 and C2 articulate
The elbows, knees and in between the phalanges are examples of this type of joint:
A. ball and socket
B. condyloid
C. gliding
D. hinge
Identify the joint action being performed.
A. Circumduction
B. Lateral Rotation
C. Medial Rotation
D. Eversion
The joints that allow the most movement are called
A. Fixed
B. Fibrous
C. Cartilaginous
D. Synovial
