39 Questions
Which joint is found between the manubrium and the body of the sternum?
Manubriosternal joint
Which joint connects the distal ends of the radius and ulna bones?
Distal radioulnar joint
Which joint is responsible for the movement of the jaw?
Temporomandibular joint
Which joint is commonly known as the hip joint?
Hip joint
Which joint is responsible for the movement of the shoulder?
Glenohumeral joint
Which joint is found between the clavicle and the scapula?
Sternoclavicular joint
Which type of joint is the least stable in the adult?
Synovial
Which joint allows for circumduction?
Ball and socket joint
Which joint has a deeper socket, providing greater stability?
Hip joint
What is the term for a joint where there is a reduced area of contact between articular surfaces?
Subluxation
Which joint is more commonly 'dislocated' in adults?
Shoulder joint
Which joint connects the skull to the vertebrae?
Craniovertebral joints
Which type of joint allows for the most mobility?
Synovial joints
Which type of joint is characterized by bones joined by fibrous sheet or membrane?
Fibrous joints
Which type of joint allows for growth in length of bone?
Primary cartilaginous joints
Which type of joint is characterized by a fibrous ring and a soft center?
Secondary cartilaginous joints
Which type of joint is associated with bursae and often have special features?
Synovial joints
Which type of joint allows for good ranges of multiaxial movement?
Ball & Socket joints
Which side of the joint does the biceps brachii muscle span?
Anterior side
What is the main action of the posterior fibers of the deltoid muscle?
Extension of the shoulder
Which reflex involves a sudden flexion to withdraw from potential danger?
Flexion withdrawal reflex
What is the synapse where the motor nerve communicates with the skeletal muscle called?
Neuromuscular junction
What is the term for a muscle without a functioning motor nerve supply?
Paralysis
What causes muscle atrophy?
Inactivity
Which type of joint is characterized by a fibrous ring and a soft center?
Secondary cartilaginous joint
Which joint is more commonly 'dislocated' in adults?
Shoulder joint
Which joint is responsible for the movement of the ankle?
Talocrural joint
Which muscle is responsible for flexion of the shoulder joint, abduction of the shoulder, and flexion of the elbow joint?
Anterior fibers of deltoid
Which reflex involves a tendon hammer being used to apply a brief, sudden stretch to a muscle via its tendon?
Deep tendon reflex
What are the three types of joints in decreasing order of mobility in the adult?
synovial>cartilaginous>fibrous
What is the term for a joint where there is a reduced area of contact between articular surfaces?
subluxation
What is the structure that attaches a muscle to bone?
tendon
What are the different types of joints?
The different types of joints are synovial, cartilaginous, and fibrous.
What is the main function of synovial fluid?
The main function of synovial fluid is to cushion, nourish, and lubricate the joint.
What are the four sensations detected by the sensory receptors of the joint nerves?
The four sensations detected by the sensory receptors of the joint nerves are pain, touch, temperature, and proprioception.
What factors determine the direction of movement of a muscle?
The direction of movement of a muscle depends on which side of the joint the muscle spans.
What are the main actions of the deltoid muscle?
The main actions of the deltoid muscle are extension, abduction, and flexion of the shoulder.
What are the main reflexes involving skeletal muscles?
The main reflexes involving skeletal muscles are the stretch reflex and the flexion withdrawal reflex.
What is the main difference between a tendon and an aponeurosis?
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.
Test your knowledge on joint mobility and stability! This quiz covers key concepts such as circumduction, hinge movement, biaxial movement, and the different types of joints. Discover the importance of joint shape and fit in synovial joints.
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