Arthrology MCQ Quiz | Gross Anatomy

Welcome to the Arthrology quiz, specifically designed for MBBS students to test and reinforce their understanding of Gross Anatomy. This comprehensive quiz covers the study of joints, including their classification, structure, function, and the specific anatomy of major joints in the human body. You will encounter questions on fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial joints, as well as their various subtypes and associated movements. This assessment is an excellent tool for self-evaluation and preparation for your professional examinations. After completing the quiz, you can submit your answers to see your score and review the correct responses. For your convenience, an option to download all the questions along with their correct answers in PDF format is also available.

1. Which of the following is an example of a synchondrosis joint?

2. The articular cartilage of a synovial joint is typically which type of cartilage?

3. The joint between the tooth and its alveolar socket is classified as a:

4. Which ligament is crucial for preventing anterior displacement of the tibia relative to the femur?

5. The carpometacarpal joint of the thumb is an example of which type of synovial joint?

6. Hilton’s Law states that the nerve supplying a joint also supplies:

7. Inversion and eversion are movements that primarily occur at which joint?

8. The ‘rotator cuff’ muscles are of primary importance in stabilizing which joint?

9. Which of the following is NOT a feature of a typical synovial joint?

10. The atlanto-axial joint, which allows for the “no” motion of the head, is a classic example of a:

11. Which ligament of the hip joint is Y-shaped and prevents hyperextension?

12. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is unique because it contains a/an:

13. The main function of synovial fluid is:

14. Zygapophyseal joints of the vertebral column are classified as:

15. The “unhappy triad” of O’Donoghue refers to a combined injury of which three structures in the knee?

16. Which functional joint classification describes an immovable joint?

17. The elbow joint is a compound joint comprising which articulation for flexion and extension?

18. The anular ligament is associated with which joint?

19. The glenoid labrum functions to:

20. What type of movement is decreasing the angle between two bones?

21. The artery to the head of the femur, carried in the ligamentum teres, is a branch of the:

22. Fluid-filled sacs that cushion movements of tendons, ligaments, and muscles over bones are called:

23. The interosseous membrane between the radius and ulna is an example of which type of joint?

24. Which of the following is a biaxial synovial joint?

25. The talocrural joint is formed by the articulation of the talus with which bone(s)?

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