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Which joint is found between the manubrium and the body of the sternum?
Which joint is found between the manubrium and the body of the sternum?
- Sternoclavicular joint
- Sacroiliac joint
- Costovertebral joint
- Manubriosternal joint (correct)
Which joint connects the distal ends of the radius and ulna bones?
Which joint connects the distal ends of the radius and ulna bones?
- Sacroiliac joint
- Distal radioulnar joint (correct)
- Proximal radioulnar joint
- Costovertebral joint
Which joint is responsible for the movement of the jaw?
Which joint is responsible for the movement of the jaw?
- Costovertebral joint
- Temporomandibular joint (correct)
- Midtarsal joint
- Sacroiliac joint
Which joint is commonly known as the hip joint?
Which joint is commonly known as the hip joint?
Which joint is responsible for the movement of the shoulder?
Which joint is responsible for the movement of the shoulder?
Which joint is found between the clavicle and the scapula?
Which joint is found between the clavicle and the scapula?
Which type of joint is the least stable in the adult?
Which type of joint is the least stable in the adult?
Which joint allows for circumduction?
Which joint allows for circumduction?
Which joint has a deeper socket, providing greater stability?
Which joint has a deeper socket, providing greater stability?
What is the term for a joint where there is a reduced area of contact between articular surfaces?
What is the term for a joint where there is a reduced area of contact between articular surfaces?
Which joint is more commonly 'dislocated' in adults?
Which joint is more commonly 'dislocated' in adults?
Which joint connects the skull to the vertebrae?
Which joint connects the skull to the vertebrae?
Which type of joint allows for the most mobility?
Which type of joint allows for the most mobility?
Which type of joint is characterized by bones joined by fibrous sheet or membrane?
Which type of joint is characterized by bones joined by fibrous sheet or membrane?
Which type of joint allows for growth in length of bone?
Which type of joint allows for growth in length of bone?
Which type of joint is characterized by a fibrous ring and a soft center?
Which type of joint is characterized by a fibrous ring and a soft center?
Which type of joint is associated with bursae and often have special features?
Which type of joint is associated with bursae and often have special features?
Which type of joint allows for good ranges of multiaxial movement?
Which type of joint allows for good ranges of multiaxial movement?
Which side of the joint does the biceps brachii muscle span?
Which side of the joint does the biceps brachii muscle span?
What is the main action of the posterior fibers of the deltoid muscle?
What is the main action of the posterior fibers of the deltoid muscle?
Which reflex involves a sudden flexion to withdraw from potential danger?
Which reflex involves a sudden flexion to withdraw from potential danger?
What is the synapse where the motor nerve communicates with the skeletal muscle called?
What is the synapse where the motor nerve communicates with the skeletal muscle called?
What is the term for a muscle without a functioning motor nerve supply?
What is the term for a muscle without a functioning motor nerve supply?
What causes muscle atrophy?
What causes muscle atrophy?
Which type of joint is characterized by a fibrous ring and a soft center?
Which type of joint is characterized by a fibrous ring and a soft center?
Which joint is more commonly 'dislocated' in adults?
Which joint is more commonly 'dislocated' in adults?
Which joint is responsible for the movement of the ankle?
Which joint is responsible for the movement of the ankle?
Which muscle is responsible for flexion of the shoulder joint, abduction of the shoulder, and flexion of the elbow joint?
Which muscle is responsible for flexion of the shoulder joint, abduction of the shoulder, and flexion of the elbow joint?
Which reflex involves a tendon hammer being used to apply a brief, sudden stretch to a muscle via its tendon?
Which reflex involves a tendon hammer being used to apply a brief, sudden stretch to a muscle via its tendon?
What are the three types of joints in decreasing order of mobility in the adult?
What are the three types of joints in decreasing order of mobility in the adult?
What is the term for a joint where there is a reduced area of contact between articular surfaces?
What is the term for a joint where there is a reduced area of contact between articular surfaces?
What is the structure that attaches a muscle to bone?
What is the structure that attaches a muscle to bone?
What are the different types of joints?
What are the different types of joints?
What is the main function of synovial fluid?
What is the main function of synovial fluid?
What are the four sensations detected by the sensory receptors of the joint nerves?
What are the four sensations detected by the sensory receptors of the joint nerves?
What factors determine the direction of movement of a muscle?
What factors determine the direction of movement of a muscle?
What are the main actions of the deltoid muscle?
What are the main actions of the deltoid muscle?
What are the main reflexes involving skeletal muscles?
What are the main reflexes involving skeletal muscles?
What is the main difference between a tendon and an aponeurosis?
What is the main difference between a tendon and an aponeurosis?
