Question 1

Which of the following best describes the movement allowed by a plane joint?

Accepted Answer

Limited, non-axial movement (slipping or gliding)

Question 2

A patient is unable to perform abduction and adduction at the wrist joint. Which type of synovial joint is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Condyloid joint

Question 3

Which of the following joints is an example of a saddle joint?

Accepted Answer

Between the carpal and first metacarpal (thumb)

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the movement at a hinge joint?

Accepted Answer

Uniaxial movement (flexion and extension)

Question 5

A ball-and-socket joint allows for which of the following types of movement?

Accepted Answer

Multiaxial movement

Question 6

Which joint is responsible for the 'no' head-shaking motion?

Accepted Answer

Pivot joint between atlas (C1) and axis (C2)

Question 7

Which of the following is a correct pairing of joint type and example?

Accepted Answer

Condyloid joint – between radius and carpals

Question 8

A patient presents with limited gliding movement in the carpal bones of the wrist. Which type of synovial joint is most likely involved?

Accepted Answer

Plane joint

Question 9

Which of the following best describes a condyloid joint?

Accepted Answer

It has oval articular surfaces and allows biaxial movement

Question 10

Which of the following equations best represents the relationship between the degrees of freedom (DoF) of a synovial joint and the number of axes it moves around?

Accepted Answer

$$DoF = n_{axes}$$

Question 11

A soccer player injures their shoulder and loses the ability to perform circumduction. Which joint type is most likely damaged?

Accepted Answer

Ball-and-socket joint

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a saddle joint?

Accepted Answer

It allows multiaxial movement

Question 13

Which joint type is responsible for the flexion and extension of the elbow?

Accepted Answer

Hinge joint

Question 14

A patient can flex and extend their wrist but cannot perform abduction or adduction. Which joint is most likely functioning normally?

Accepted Answer

Hinge joint

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the movement at a pivot joint?

Accepted Answer

Rotation around a single axis

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a biaxial joint?

Accepted Answer

Saddle joint at the thumb

Question 17

If a joint allows movement around three axes, what is the maximum number of degrees of freedom it can have?

Accepted Answer

$$3$$

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the articular surfaces of a condyloid joint?

Accepted Answer

Oval articular surfaces

Question 19

A person is unable to perform opposition of the thumb. Which joint is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Saddle joint

Question 20

Which of the following statements about synovial joints is correct?

Accepted Answer

Plane joints allow only non-axial gliding movements

Classification and Types of Synovial Joints

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