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
The following is NOT one of the 3 major joint classifications?
A. Cartilaginous
B. Ball and socket
C. Fibrous
D. Synovial
Identify connective tissue structure.
A. anterior cruciate ligament
B. posterior cruciate ligament
C. medial collateral ligament
D. lateral collateral ligament
The joints between the carpals (wrist) and tarsals (ankle) (both composed of flat bones) are examples of this type of synovial joint:
A. condyloid
B. plane (gliding)
C. hinge
D. saddle
Fibrous joints are?
A. freely moveable
B. partially moveable
C. immovable
Identify the joint action being performed.
A. Extension
B. Flexion
C. Abduction
D. Adduction
What is the function of articular (hyaline) cartilage 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
What type of joint is displayed in the picture?
A. Condyloid joint
B. Pivot joint
C. Saddle joint
D. Plane (gliding) joint
Circumduction is a combination of…
A. Rotation, adduction and abduction
B. plantarflexion, dorsiflextion, pronation and supination
C. Flexion, extension, pronation and supination
D. Flexion, extension, adduction and abduction
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
The joints that allow the most movement are called
A. Fixed
B. Fibrous
C. Cartilaginous
D. Synovial
What type of joint is displayed in the picture?
A. Pivot joint
B. Condyloid joint
C. Hinge joint
Identify the joint action being performed.
A. Circumduction
B. Lateral Rotation
C. Medial Rotation
D. Eversion
Identify connective tissue structure indicated by the arrow.
A. patellar tendon
B. patellar ligament
C. quadriceps tendon
D. quadriceps ligament
When David Beckham kicks a soccer ball the movement of the leg when hitting the soccer ball is classified as…
A. Abduction
B. Flexion
C. Extension
D. Adduction
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. Saddle joint
B. Condyloid joint
C. Pivot joint
Identify connective tissue structure.
A. anterior cruciate ligament
B. posterior cruciate ligament
C. medial collateral ligament
D. lateral collateral ligament
What structures provide cushion between the femur and tibia?
A. ligaments
B. tendons
C. menisci (plural of meniscus)
D. tuberosities
Name this joint
A. gliding
B. saddle
C. condyloid
D. pivot
What is the function of the synovial membrane 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
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
Name this joint. This is the joint between the first metacarpal (of the thumb) and the base of the wrist. Allows for our thumbs to be opposable and for us to use tools.
A. gliding
B. saddle
C. condyloid
D. pivot
Identify connective tissue structure.
A. medial meniscus
B. lateral meniscus
C. quadriceps tendon
D. patellar ligament
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
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