M14 Quiz Joints
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Which of the following features is specific to synovial joint, and not fibrous or cartilaginous joints?
- Movement can occur
- Contains hyaline cartilage
- Two bones fused together
- Lubricated by fluid
Answer
A synovial joint is characterised by the presence of a fluid-filled joint cavity contained within a fibrous capsule.
Ligaments are formed from which type of connective tissue?
- Loose irregular connective tissue
- Dense regular connective tissue
- Dense irregular connective tissue
- Cartilage
Answer
The dominant connective tissue type in ligaments and tendons is dense regular connective tissue.
Which structure of a synovial joint is responsible for secreting synovial fluid?
- Outer fibrous layer
- Capsular ligament
- Inner synovial layer
- Hyaline cartilage
Answer
The inner synovial layer of the joint capsule (synovium) produces and secretes synovial fluid.
Which of the following is not a rotator cuff muscle?
- Subscapularis
- Supraspinatus
- Infraspinatus
- Teres major
Answer
The teres minor, not teres major, is the 4th rotator cuff muscle.
Which of the following does not contribute to joint stability?
- Tone of surrounding muscles
- Accessory ligaments
- Articulatory surfaces
- Bursae
Answer
Bursae are present to decrease friction in a joint, but do not contribute to stability