Human Anatomy and Physiology MCQ - Articulations of Trunk, Upper & Lower Extremity

1.The sternoclavicular articulation is a _________ arthrodial joint.
a) Single
b) Double
c) Triple
d) 4 layered

Answer: b
Explanation: The sternoclavicular articulation is a double arthrodial joint. The parts entering into its formation are the sterna end of clavicle upper and lateral part of manubrium and cartilage of the first rib.

2. The sternoclavicular joint is a type of __________ joint.
a) Hinge joint
b) Ball and socket
c) Saddle type
d) Pivot

Answer: c
Explanation: The sternoclavicular joint is a type of saddle join. It allows movement of clavicle predominately in anterioposteior and vertical planes although some rotation occur

3. Acrominoclaviclular joint is partially filled with a thick pad pf cartilage known as meniscus.
a) True
b) False

Answer: a
Explanation: Acrominoclaviclular joint is located at the tip of the shoulder. It allows the joint to move.

4. How many ligaments are present in a wrist joint?
a) 4
b) 3
c) 2
d) 5

Answer: a
Explanation: There are 4 ligaments are present in the wrist joint. They are Palmer radiocarpel, dorsal radiocarpel, ullnar collateral and radial collateral

5. Which of the following is not a part of the wrist joint?
a) Radius
b) Ulna
c) Scaphoid
d) Articular disc

Answer: b
Explanation: Ulna is not a part of the wrist joint. Ulna articulates with radius first proximal to wrist joint at distal radioulnar joint

6. Which of the following ligament is called y shaped ligament of Bigelow?
a) The Ischiocapsular
b) The glenoidal labrum
c) The Pubocapsular
d) Illiofemoral ligament

Answer: d
Explanation: Illiofemoral ligament is a band of great strength which lies in front of joint. It is intimately connected with capsule and serves to strengthen it.

7. Knee joint consists of 5 joints within a single synovial cavity.
a) True
b) False

Answer: b
Explanation: Knee joint consists of 3 joints within a single synovial cavity. They are medial condylar joint, lateral condylar joint and patellofemoral joint.

8. Ligamentous fibers that provides stability to hip joint capsule is __________
a) Lateral ligament
b) Acetabular labrum
c) Retinacular fibres
d) Deltoid ligament

Answer: c
Explanation: Blood supply to head run under Retinacular fibers. Fibers of capsule reflected along neck to articular margin called Retinacular fibers.

9. Joint with two articulations in one capsule medial side connects distal end of tibia and medial malleolus to talus. Lateral side connects malleolus of fibula with talus?
a) Talocrural joint
b) Lateral meniscus
c) Lateral ligament
d) Patellar ligament

Answer: a
Explanation: Talocrural joint is ankle joint located at lower limb. It is formed by the bones of the leg and the foot- the tibia fibula and talus.

10. Diarthrosos and synovial articulation between condyles of femur and condyles of tibia is ______ joint.
a) Metatarsophalangeal joints
b) Tibiofemoral joints
c) Tarsometatarsals joints
d) Patellofemoral joints

Answer: b
Explanation: Tibiofemoral joints are hinge joint that joins the distal femur to proximal tibia. The articulation occurs between medial and lateral femoral condyles and the tibial condyles