Joints and MSK

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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?

  • Sacroiliac joint
  • Distal radioulnar joint (correct)
  • Proximal radioulnar joint
  • Costovertebral joint

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?

<p>Hip joint (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which joint is responsible for the movement of the shoulder?

<p>Glenohumeral joint (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which joint is found between the clavicle and the scapula?

<p>Sternoclavicular joint (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of joint is the least stable in the adult?

<p>Synovial (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which joint allows for circumduction?

<p>Ball and socket joint (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which joint has a deeper socket, providing greater stability?

<p>Hip joint (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a joint where there is a reduced area of contact between articular surfaces?

<p>Subluxation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which joint is more commonly 'dislocated' in adults?

<p>Shoulder joint (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which joint connects the skull to the vertebrae?

<p>Craniovertebral joints (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of joint allows for the most mobility?

<p>Synovial joints (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of joint is characterized by bones joined by fibrous sheet or membrane?

<p>Fibrous joints (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of joint allows for growth in length of bone?

<p>Primary cartilaginous joints (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of joint is characterized by a fibrous ring and a soft center?

<p>Secondary cartilaginous joints (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of joint is associated with bursae and often have special features?

<p>Synovial joints (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of joint allows for good ranges of multiaxial movement?

<p>Ball &amp; Socket joints (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which side of the joint does the biceps brachii muscle span?

<p>Anterior side (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main action of the posterior fibers of the deltoid muscle?

<p>Extension of the shoulder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reflex involves a sudden flexion to withdraw from potential danger?

<p>Flexion withdrawal reflex (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the synapse where the motor nerve communicates with the skeletal muscle called?

<p>Neuromuscular junction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a muscle without a functioning motor nerve supply?

<p>Paralysis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes muscle atrophy?

<p>Inactivity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of joint is characterized by a fibrous ring and a soft center?

<p>Secondary cartilaginous joint (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which joint is more commonly 'dislocated' in adults?

<p>Shoulder joint (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which joint is responsible for the movement of the ankle?

<p>Talocrural joint (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is responsible for flexion of the shoulder joint, abduction of the shoulder, and flexion of the elbow joint?

<p>Anterior fibers of deltoid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reflex involves a tendon hammer being used to apply a brief, sudden stretch to a muscle via its tendon?

<p>Deep tendon reflex (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three types of joints in decreasing order of mobility in the adult?

<p>synovial&gt;cartilaginous&gt;fibrous</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a joint where there is a reduced area of contact between articular surfaces?

<p>subluxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure that attaches a muscle to bone?

<p>tendon</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the different types of joints?

<p>The different types of joints are synovial, cartilaginous, and fibrous.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of synovial fluid?

<p>The main function of synovial fluid is to cushion, nourish, and lubricate the joint.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four sensations detected by the sensory receptors of the joint nerves?

<p>The four sensations detected by the sensory receptors of the joint nerves are pain, touch, temperature, and proprioception.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors determine the direction of movement of a muscle?

<p>The direction of movement of a muscle depends on which side of the joint the muscle spans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main actions of the deltoid muscle?

<p>The main actions of the deltoid muscle are extension, abduction, and flexion of the shoulder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main reflexes involving skeletal muscles?

<p>The main reflexes involving skeletal muscles are the stretch reflex and the flexion withdrawal reflex.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a tendon and an aponeurosis?

<p>The main difference between a tendon and an aponeurosis is that a tendon is a cord-like structure that attaches muscle to bone, while an aponeurosis is a broad, flat tendon-like sheet that attaches muscle to muscle or muscle to bone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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