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Joints MCQS by Naveed Medix

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Subject Anatomy & physiology


Unit 5: joints

1. What is a joint in the context of anatomy and physiology?


a. A junction between two bones
b. A type of muscle
c. A blood vessel
d. A neurological connection

2. Which of the following is NOT one of the three main types of


joints in the human body?
a. Fibrous
b. Cartilaginous
c. Ligamentous
d. Synovial

3. What is a common characteristic feature of a synovial joint?


a. Lack of mobility
b. A cavity filled with synovial fluid
c. Rigid connection between bones
d. Presence of cartilage

4. How many types of synovial joints are there in the human


body?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5

5. Which of the following is NOT a type of movement possible at


synovial joints?
a. Flexion
b. Extension
c. Inflammation
d. Rotation

6. Which type of joint is found in the sutures of the skull and


allows for very little to no movement?
a. Fibrous joint
b. Cartilaginous joint
c. Synovial joint
d. Ligamentous joint

7. The joint between the vertebrae is an example of which type


of joint?
a. Fibrous joint
b. Cartilaginous joint
c. Synovial joint
d. Tendon joint

8. In a synovial joint, the synovial fluid serves what purpose?


a. Lubrication and nourishment of the joint
b. Conduction of electrical signals
c. Providing structural support
d. Blood clotting

9. The hip joint is an example of which type of synovial joint?


a. Hinge joint
b. Ball and socket joint
c. Pivot joint
d. Saddle joint

10. What is the primary function of the synovial membrane in a


synovial joint?
a. Producing synovial fluid
b. Attaching muscle to bone
c. Providing structural support
d. Transmitting electrical signals

11. Which of the following is a hinge joint in the human body?


a. Elbow joint
b. Hip joint
c. Shoulder joint
d. Wrist joint

12. A pivot joint allows for which type of movement?


a. Flexion and extension
b. Rotation
c. Circumduction
d. None of the above
13. The wrist joint is an example of which type of synovial joint?
a. Hinge joint
b. Ball and socket joint
c. Gliding joint
d. Condyloid joint

14. In a synovial joint, what is the function of the articular


cartilage?
a. Producing synovial fluid
b. Reducing friction and providing cushioning
c. Transmitting electrical signals
d. Conduction of blood

15. Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion
and includes the shoulder and hip joints?
a. Ball and socket joint
b. Hinge joint
c. Pivot joint
d. Gliding joint

16. What type of movement is possible at a hinge joint?


a. Rotation
b. Bending and straightening in one plane
c. Circumduction
d. Sliding
17. The joint between the radius and ulna in the forearm is an
example of which type of joint?
a. Hinge joint
b. Pivot joint
c. Ball and socket joint
d. Gliding joint

18. Which of the following types of joints allows for movement


in multiple directions and includes the wrist joint?
a. Ball and socket joint
b. Hinge joint
c. Condyloid joint
d. Saddle joint

19. What is the primary function of the ligaments in a synovial


joint?
a. Producing synovial fluid
b. Providing cushioning
c. Connecting bone to bone and stabilizing the joint
d. Transmitting electrical signals

20. In a pivot joint, what is the most common type of movement


that occurs?
a. Rotation
b. Flexion and extension
c. Circumduction
d. Gliding

21.wrist joint is an example of which type of joint ? (2022 past


paper)
a. Cartilaginous
b. Multiaxial
c. Biaxial
d. Uniaxial

22. What type of joint is the elbow joint?


a) Ball and socket joint
b) Hinge joint
c) Pivot joint
d) Gliding joint

23. Which joint allows for the greatest range of motion?(2022


past paper mcqs)
a) Shoulder joint
b) Hip joint
c) Knee joint
d) Wrist joint

24. The joint between adjacent vertebrae is an example of which


type of joint?
a) Ball and socket joint
b) Hinge joint
c) Cartilaginous joint
d) Fibrous joint

25. The joint between the radius and ulna in the forearm is an
example of which type of joint?
a) Ball and socket joint
b) Hinge joint
c) Pivot joint
d) Gliding joint

5. Which type of joint is found between the carpals of the


wrist?(2021 past paper)
a) Ball and socket joint
b) Hinge joint
c) Pivot joint
d) Gliding joint

Answers:
1. b) Hinge joint
2. a) Shoulder joint
3. c) Cartilaginous joint
4. c) Pivot joint
5. d) Gliding joint
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