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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which joint is responsible for the movement of the shoulder?

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

    Which joint is found between the clavicle and the scapula?

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

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

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

    Which joint allows for circumduction?

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

    Which joint has a deeper socket, providing greater stability?

    <p>Hip joint</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

    Which joint is more commonly 'dislocated' in adults?

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

    Which joint connects the skull to the vertebrae?

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

    Which type of joint allows for the most mobility?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What causes muscle atrophy?

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

    Which joint is more commonly 'dislocated' in adults?

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

    Which joint is responsible for the movement of the ankle?

    <p>Talocrural joint</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</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</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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