Glenohumeral Joint – Anatomy Quiz 7
The key terms of Anatomy Quiz include, Joint, Fibrous, Synovial, Cartilage, Glenohumeral.
Which is not a correct pairing of a joint with its common name?
Glenohumeral joint – elbow
Which ligament is not associated with the glenohumeral joint?
Humeral collateral ligament
The acromioclavicular joint is part of the
shoulder
The glenohumeral joint exhibits
a low level of stability but a wide range of motion.
Which is not correct regarding articulations?
All articulations contain some type of cartilage.
The term “diarthrosis” refers to a joint that is
freely mobile.
In fibrous joints, the articulating surfaces are held together by
dense regular connective tissue.
The sagittal suture is a(n)
fibrous joint.
An articular capsule is present in
synovial joints.
Gomphoses are found
only in tooth sockets
Functionally, a gomphosis is categorized as a
synarthrosis
The interosseous membrane between the radius and the ulna is an example of a
syndesmosis
Structurally, a syndesmosis is a _________ joint; functionally, it is a __________.
fibrous; amphiarthrosis
A synarthrosis is
immobile
The pubic symphysis is classified as a
cartilaginous joint and a synarthrosis.
A synarthrotic joint would have
low mobility and high stability.
Which is not true about synovial joints?
Blood circulates within the joint cavity to nourish the articular cartilage.
Which is not a function of synovial fluid?
Nourishes osteocytes
Which is not true regarding ligaments?
Intrinsic ligaments are thickenings of the articular cartilage.
Which are not considered to be features of a synovial joint?
Fluid-filled sacs that cushion synovial joints are called
bursae
Synovial fluid is
an oily fluid produced by the synovial membrane.
Based on its range of motion, the elbow is classified as a(n) __________ joint.
uniaxial
Which joint is multiaxial?
Ball and socket
Which of these synovial joints does not have at least one rounded or convex surface?
Plane
Which ligament is not associated with the glenohumeral joint?
Humeral collateral ligament
The acromioclavicular joint is part of the
shoulder
The glenohumeral joint exhibits
a low level of stability but a wide range of motion.
The fibrocartilage rim that deepens the hip socket is the
acetabular labrum.