Joints & Movement Quiz
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Where is a plane (gliding) joint located?
A. Elbow
B. Between tarsal bones
C. Between C1 and C2 vertebrae
D. Base of thumb where it articulates with wrist
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
What type of joint is displayed in the picture?
A. Pivot joint
B. Condyloid joint
C. Hinge joint
Name this joint
A. gliding
B. saddle
C. condyloid
D. pivot
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
Fibrous joints are?
A. freely moveable
B. partially moveable
C. immovable
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 the joint action being performed.
A. Extension
B. Flexion
C. Abduction
D. Adduction
What joint is displayed in the picture?
A. Saddle joint
B. Pivot joint
C. Condyloid joint
The joints that allow the most movement are called
A. Fixed
B. Fibrous
C. Cartilaginous
D. Synovial
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
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
Identify the joint action being performed.
A. Extension
B. Flexion
C. Abduction
D. Adduction
What type of joint is displayed in the picture?
A. Condyloid joint
B. Pivot joint
C. Saddle joint
D. Plane (gliding) joint
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. Extension
B. Flexion
C. Abduction
D. Adduction
The following is NOT one of the 3 major joint classifications?
A. Cartilaginous
B. Ball and socket
C. Fibrous
D. Synovial
What type of joint is displayed in the picture?
A. Saddle joint
B. Condyloid joint
C. Pivot joint
What structures provide cushion between the femur and tibia?
A. ligaments
B. tendons
C. menisci (plural of meniscus)
D. tuberosities
Identify connective tissue structure.
A. anterior cruciate ligament
B. posterior cruciate ligament
C. medial collateral ligament
D. lateral collateral ligament
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
Identify connective tissue structure.
A. anterior cruciate ligament
B. posterior cruciate ligament
C. medial collateral ligament
D. lateral collateral ligament
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
Identify connective tissue structure.
A. anterior cruciate ligament
B. posterior cruciate ligament
C. medial collateral ligament
D. lateral collateral ligament
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